HOBOKEN — At approximately 2:50 a.m. on Sunday April 9, a Hoboken woman was walking home when she noticed two men who appeared to be following her. As she was getting closer to her residence in northwestern Hoboken she began to run and noticed the men running behind her. Fearing for her safety, she immediately entered her building.
One of the men was able to gain entry and allowed the second male to enter. Once inside one of the men attempted to take her purse and then struck her in the face with a closed fist. She sustained bruising as a result. After a brief struggle, the men were able to take her iPhone and purse. But two witnesses saw the struggle and intervened and were able to retrieve her purse before the men fled the scene.
During this ongoing investigation police are requesting information on the two suspects.
The first man is described as a black male with a dark complexion in his mid twenties. He had a heavy set body frame and was approximately 5’ll” to six feet tall. He was wearing a blue Polo-type short sleeved shirt. The second man is also described as a black male with a dark complexion in his mid twenties. He had a thin build and was wearing a white jacket and baseball cap.
If anyone has information on the suspects call or email Detective Edward Lepre at lepree@hobokenpd.org or call the investigative bureau at (201) 420-2110 or (201)420-2109
