Glassboro, NJ, Teen Escapes Attempted Armed E-bike Robbery

A Gloucester County man is facing charges after he allegedly attempted an armed robbery to steal a teenager’s e-bike over the weekend.

The Glassboro Police Department says the incident happened at about 1:00 Saturday afternoon, March 14th.

A 16-year-old told authorities he left his home on his e-bike and was riding in the area of Higgins and MLK Drives, where he was approached by a man who asked about his bike.

According to police, the suspect, later identified as 20-year-old Nathan Walker of Glassboro, walked a short distance away to make a phone call, and when he returned, he produced a knife and stood in front of the victim so he couldn't ride away.

The suspect told the victim he was not leaving with his bike and then forcefully pulled him from the bike and a physical altercation ensued on the ground. The struggle continued for a short period of time and the victim was eventually able to get on his bike and flee the area with the suspect running after him.

Officers located Walker and took him into custody without incident. He was remanded to the Salem County Jail on charges of first-degree attempted armed robbery, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and simple assault (disorderly persons).

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Chris Coleman, a South Jersey native, is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com