Police: 2 men assault, rob victim walking alone in Montclair

The incident happened on Monday on Glenridge Avenue near Pine Street.

Matt Trapani

May 8, 2024, 9:41 PM

Updated 149 days ago

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Police in Montclair are looking for two men accused of robbing another man and assaulting him.
The incident happened on Monday on Glenridge Avenue. Police say the victim was walking on Pine Street toward Claremont Avenue. The victim told police he was approached by two Hispanic men when one of them asked him for the time.
Police say one of the suspects then slapped the victim across the face, causing a laceration. The two men then demanded the victim’s watch and tote bag, which contained the victim’s medication. The men then ran away.
One of the suspects was about 6 feet tall, while the other was about 5 feet 10 inches tall. Police say a description of the suspects’ clothing was not provided.
Anyone who might have information is urged to call Montclair police.