🚔 Jersey City police interrupt violent robbery attempt near Summit Avenue, arresting five suspects including a juvenile 💼 Victim lured to meetup for designer goods sale, then assaulted in attempt to steal $3,000 worth of merchandise ⚖️ Mayor James Solomon praises officers’ quick action as suspects face serious charges including robbery, assault, and kidnapping
JERSEY CITY — Police officers are being commended by Jersey City Mayor James Solomon for their swift, proactive work after they interrupted a violent robbery in progress that led to the arrests of five people, including a juvenile.
Swift police response stops violent robbery in Jersey City
While patrolling a housing unit on Monday, April 13, some Jersey City police officers noticed a disturbance near Summit Avenue and immediately intervened.
An investigation determined the suspects arranged to meet the victim for a sale before assaulting him and attempting to steal $3,000 in designer merchandise.
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Suspects accused of luring victim in planned robbery scheme
The victim suffered some abrasions and bruising, but refused any further medical treatment, authorities said.
The driver, Erik Lagunas, 18, of Paterson, was issued multiple summonses, including leaving the scene of an accident and driving with a suspended license. He was also arrested and charged with conspiracy, robbery, simple assault, assault by auto, possession of a weapon, kidnapping, and aggravated assault…