Residents reminded to always be alert
The Millburn Police Department would like to remind residents to always be alert, keep to well-lit areas, and secure belongings close to your person. You can never be too careful or too prepared.
On December 7, 2022 at 7:40 p.m. Millburn Police responded to an incident in Taylor Park on a report of a robbery in progress. The victim, a 46 year old female, reported that she was walking in Taylor Park when two males approached her from the rear. The actors forcefully tackled her and shoved her face into the cement sidewalk, causing significant facial injuries. The actors then stole her purse and cell phone and fled toward Millburn Avenue, one wearing a black puffy jacket and one wearing a green mask.
Responding Detectives Lieutenant Gil Tavares and John Mendelsohn located two males matching the description on Millburn Ave, near Rawley Place, hiding behind a car. The investigation led to the arrest of Kazir Stokes, age 20, of Newark (Previously from Millburn), and a juvenile, age 17, of Springfield. The victim’s phone and purse were recovered in the area of the arrest. Stokes was charged with Robbery (1st Degree) and Conspiracy. He was later remanded to the Essex County Correctional Facility. The juvenile was charged with Juvenile Delinquency (Robbery and Conspiracy), and remanded to the Essex County Juvenile Detention Facility.
