Attention Rutgers Community:
The New Brunswick Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred at approximately 12:55 a.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2014 in the area of Plum Street between Hamilton and Somerset Street.
Myles Soni, 18, of Franklin Park has been charged with robbery, aggravated assault, and conspiracy to commit robbery.
In this incident the victim, a Rutgers student, reported that he was walking on Plum Street when he was approached by four males who demanded that he turn over his personal property. The victim was assaulted and items of value were removed from his possession. The victim received non-life threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital.
Soni was arrested at approximately 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Witnesses to the robbery identified him as one of the individuals involved.
The descriptions of the remaining three suspects are limited at this time.
The New Brunswick Police Department and the Rutgers University Police Department continue to work together to investigate and patrol student-populated areas in which these recent robberies have occurred. Increased police patrols have been put in place, especially during evening hours, in these areas.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to call the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5167 or the Rutgers Police Department Detective Bureau at 848-932-8025.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a victim of a crime by taking reasonable precautions:
- Remain alert and aware of people and circumstances around you.
- Walk in groups when possible.
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues impacting your community at http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
November 9, 2014
