Red Bank police seek armed robbery suspects

RED BANK — Red Bank police are seeking information on the whereabouts of two suspects involved in the armed robbery of the Welsh Farms convenience store at 110 East Front St. on Nov. 30

According to the Red Bank Police Department, two officers responded to a call from Welsh Farms and upon arrival, were told by the store clerk that two black males had entered the store at separate times.

According to a press release from the police department, the store clerk told police that the first suspect brandished a handgun and pointed it at his head while demanding money. The clerk immediately handed over an undisclosed amount of money to him and was then instructed to hand over the money from the lottery machine.

The clerk then handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the second suspect, who was also armed with a handgun.

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olice said the two suspects then fled

the area on foot westbound on East Front Street. The clerk did not sustain any injuries as a result of the incident.

One suspect is described as a short black male, dark skinned with a thin build, between the ages of 22 and 28 years old. The suspect was described as wearing black sunglasses and dark clothing.

T

he second suspect is described as a

taller and heavier black male, approximately 30 years. He was described as wearing a black jacket, possibly fleece, with a hood.

Anyone with information concerning the armed robbery is asked to contact Sgt. Michael Frazee of the Red Bank Police Department at 732-530-2700 or the Tip Line 732-450-9704.