Juvenile Facing Charges in Ocean County, NJ, Robbery

• Knife-wielding suspect confronted a victim Friday evening in Pine Lake Park

Authorities in Ocean County say a juvenile has been charged in connection with a robbery this past Friday.

Robbery in Pine Lake Park

According to the Manchester Township Police Department, the incident happened at about 7:15 PM in the area of Hannibal Street and 7th Avenue in the Pine Lake Park neighborhood.

A victim told police that a person had approached him while armed with a knife and demanded money. The victim was able to flee the scene and ran into a nearby home to seek safety.

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Police Investigation and Arrest

Manchester Township Police began an investigation along with drone and K-9 units from the Ocean County Sheriff's Office. Their work eventually led to a juvenile being taken into custody and charged the following day.

That juvenile, who cannot be further identified under state law, is being held in the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center.

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