June 10, 2007
NEWS RELEASE

CRIME STOPPERS OFFERS REWARD IN ROBBERY OF STOP AND SHOP PHARMACY

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne J. Forrest and Hillsborough Chief of Police Paul Kaminsky state that the investigation into the robbery of the Stop and Shop Pharmacy on July 5, 2007 in Hillsborough is continuing.

Douglas W. Kimmelman, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crime Stoppers of Somerset County has announced a reward of $500.00 for information which leads to the arrest and indictment of the individual(s) responsible for the robbery.

Prosecutor Forrest stated that at approximately 5:26 pm on July 5, 2007 Hillsborough police responded to the Stop & Shop on a robbery call. Upon their arrival it was discovered that a white male suspect, described as being approximately 5’6” tall, thin build, dirty blonde hair, wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt, approached the pharmacy counter and handed the pharmacist a note demanding certain prescription drugs. The suspect’s note indicated that he had a gun, but one was never shown. The pharmacist put an open bottle of hydromorphone into a tan plastic bag that the suspect had given her. The bottle contained approximately forty, 8 milligram tablets. The suspect then fled the store and ran towards Route 206 where he may have entered an awaiting vehicle. The scene was processed by the Prosecutor’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Detectives from Hillsborough Township and the Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Squad are continuing their investigation.

Prosecutor Forrest, Chief Kaminsky and Crime Stoppers President Kimmelman state that any information can be provided anonymously by calling the Crime Stoppers toll free TIPS line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888577tips.org or www.scpo.net and click on either “Give Tips” or “Crime Stoppers.” Whether you provide information by telephone or online you will be provided a confidential claim number, which you will utilize to obtain the reward monies. All calls are confidential.