A member of the New York Jets football team and another individual were victims of an armed robbery in a New Jersey suburb last weekend, according to local law enforcement. The incident, which authorities believe was a targeted crime, occurred in the Windmill Pond community, located over 30 miles from Manhattan. The Morristown Department of Public Safety is currently searching for the suspects involved in the Saturday morning incident.
The police were alerted to the situation around 8 a.m. after receiving multiple reports from residents about an alleged armed robbery in the usually peaceful Morristown community. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no arrests have been made so far.
An anonymous neighbor informed NBC 4 New York that one of the victims is a professional football player for the New York Jets. However, the identity of the player involved in the incident has not been officially confirmed.
According to a witness account, three armed men exited a dark-colored SUV and proceeded to rob two individuals in another vehicle at gunpoint. The witness, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed their shock and confusion at the incident. They reported seeing the suspects remove items from the garage during the robbery.
The suspects reportedly stole money and other valuable items before fleeing the scene. Authorities have assured the public that this was an isolated incident. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the course of the robbery.
A local resident expressed concern about the safety of high-profile individuals, who they believe are often targeted in such incidents. The resident expressed hope that such an incident would not occur again in their community.
The Morristown Department of Public Safety and the Morris County Prosecutors Office have yet to comment on the incident.