Full Notification

Three Cedar Grove teens were physically assaulted and robbed on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at approximately 11:15 p.m. The victims, juvenile females ages 15 and 16, were walking on East Bradford Avenue near St. Catherine of Siena School when they were accosted by three black males who had run up behind them. One of suspects demanded the victims give him their phones and wallets, at which time the suspects proceeded to knock all three victims to ground, stealing Michael Kors purses from two of the girls. Following the assault, the suspects were observed running east on East Bradford towards Yorkshire Drive. A resident of East Bradford Avenue heard the girls screaming, observed the assault in progress, and contacted police. Upon arrival, officers located the victims and determined that two of them had sustained scrapes and abrasions in the assault. Parents of the victims were contacted and the Cedar Grove Ambulance & Rescue Squad evaluated their injuries and provided first aid. None of the victims were hospitalized. Responding officers, with the assistance of the Verona and Little Falls Police Departments, conducted an area search for the suspects with negative results. All three suspects were described as being 17 to 20 years of age. At the present time it is unknown if the suspects were in possession of a vehicle. The detective bureau also responded to the scene and is currently conducting a follow-up investigation. Any person that may have observed suspicious activity in the area around the time of the assault is asked to contact detectives at 973-239-4100.