Police arrest 1 man, seek 2 more in brazen daylight robbery at Paterson barbershop

The robbery happened on Sep. 20 just before 2 p.m. at Yadiel Barbershop along Main Street.

Matt Trapani

Sep 26, 2024, 9:42 PM

Updated 13 days ago

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Paterson police say officers arrested a man and identified two more in a brazen daylight robbery of a local barbershop.
The robbery happened on Sep. 20 just before 2 p.m. at Yadiel Barbershop along Main Street. Police say that three men robbed at least five victims at gunpoint. They were armed with long guns, according to security video obtained by News 12 New Jersey.
Officials say that 23-year-old Nazier Balmer was arrested and faces multiple charges, including two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery and two counts of accomplice liability.
Police have identified two more people who were connected to this crime. Authorities did not release their names but said they are not yet in custody.