Police release sketch of suspect

| 29 Sep 2011 | 08:33

WEST MILFORD — The West Milford Township Police Department released a sketch this week of a suspect in an armed robbery they are investigating. The robbery took place at the Dunkin Donuts located at 2903 Route 23 in Newfoundland on Friday evening, April 21, at approximately 9:45 p.m. Patrol Officer Jill Brickman responded to the Dunkin Donuts after a caller reported a fight inside of the establishment. An employee told her that a man had entered the store and demanded all of the money in the cash register. The man jumped over the counter and threatened the employee with a sharp object. The would-be robber then tried to get into the cash register, but the employee tried to stop him. They struggled and the robber lost his weapon which, it turned out, was a toothbrush with the handle end sharpened to a point. Unsuccessful at getting any money, he fled the scene on foot and entered a wooded area. The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit responded to the scene but did not locate the man. The employee sustained minor injuries. According to police, the suspect has a star tattoo on his shoulder and was wearing a white hooded Phat Farm sweatshirt. Anyone with information is asked to call 973-728-2800.