Police seek witnesses of attempted robbery on Nassau Street
Just before 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, police received a report of an attempted robbery in progress on the 100 block of Nassau Street. Patrols responded to the area and located a suspect who matched the description given by the person who reported the incident.
Gaymel Gains of Trenton allegedly was in possession of a knife and was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, a fourth-degree crime, and the possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, a third-degree crime.
Police have not been able to find the alleged victim and are seeking information from any victims or witnesses who can provide more information about the robbery. If you were a victim or witness to this alleged crime, or if you have surveillance cameras that would have captured this event, contact Detective Sergeant Ben Gering at 609-921-2100 x 1840 or bgering@princetonnj.gov.
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