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Sean Santamassino, 19, of Kearny, was recently arrested and charged with second-degree robbery.
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By Susan C. Moeller / Senior Reporter
LYNDHURST (Oct. 6, 2009, 3:35 p.m.) — A 19-year-old Kearny man was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 30 on charges that he robbed a 50-year-old Lyndhurst resident during a violent attack Sept. 12.
The robbery allegedly took place on the 400 block of Ridge Road, at approximately 9:20 p.m., when the victim was pulled from the main street and thrown onto the ground in an alleyway.
The thief then ripped a gold chain from the victim’s neck and removed cash from his wallets and pockets, according to Lyndhurst Police Detective Capt. John Valente. The victim suffered minor injuries.
A witness to the attack, as well as the victim, were able to give a description of the suspect.
Police officers identified and traced Sean Santamassino to a Post Avenue home, where he was alleged to have stayed.
While officers questioned a 25-year-old female at the house, Santamassino fled through the back door, but was caught several blocks away after a short search, according to Valente.
Santamassino was charged with second-degree robbery. Bail was set at $25,000 with no 10-percent option, and Santamassino was remanded to the Bergen County Jail.
Santamassino also matches the description of a suspect in an Aug. 20 robbery on Ridge Road, but he has not been charged with that incident.
