ARMED ROBBERY LEADS POLICE WEEK

From Maplewood Police today:

May 7, 2014; Robbery; At approximately 11 PM, a pedestrian 

walking on Broadview Ave was approached from behind and knocked to the 

ground by two males in their late teens or early 20’s. One of the males then 

displayed a handgun while the other male took the victims laptop, bag and 

cell phone.  Both male then fled on Overlook Ter towards Union.  The victim 

was not injured.

May 8, 2014; Attempted Theft of Motor Vehicle; During the overnight hours an 

Audi parked in a driveway on Irvington Ave sustained damage to it’s door lock 

and ignition.

May 10, 2014; Burglary; Between 11 AM and 4 PM entry was forced to a home 

on Van Ness Ter. It is unknown what was taken at the time of the report.