Arrest made after pair of robberies in Maywood's shopping district

Maywood police made an arrest Friday after a pair of robberies in the borough's downtown shopping district that have "shaken our community," Chief Terence R. Kenny announced on social media.

The owner of the Timely Cleaners dry cleaning business on West Pleasant Avenue was robbed and assaulted on Thursday afternoon. He told authorities a man entered his store and assaulted him while demanding money. The suspect reportedly stole $400 in cash before fleeing the scene.

After detectives reviewed surveillance footage from around the business, officers arrested a 53-year-old Hasbrouck Heights man within 16 hours. He has been charged with robbery, aggravated assault, theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He is currently in the Bergen County Jail pending a court hearing.

Thursday's incident came weeks after a reported armed robbery at Diamond Fantasy jewelers on the morning of April 23. The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office did not disclose how much was stolen in this robbery or how many people were involved.

Kenny said Friday that the "investigation is ongoing and remains our top priority."

"Maywood has always prided itself on its safe and welcoming environment and these recent events are out of character for our town," he said.

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