Man Threatens to ‘Shoot up’ Wawa in South Brunswick, NJ
Police are asking for the public's help to find a man who has twice threatened to shoot up local Wawa stores.
The South Brunswick Detective Bureau sent out a Nixle alert on Wednesday informing the community of the incidents and asking for help.
The suspect first entered the Wawa on Route 535 on Thursday, Feb. 9th, at 9:30 PM. It was then, police say, he threatened to start shooting.
On Tuesday, Feb. 7th, he allegedly did it again. This time at the Wawa on Georges Road.
It is not clear what prompted the man to make the threats or if he actually had a gun.
Surveillance photos were taken of the suspect and they did not show any visible weapons.
Police describe the suspect as a Black male, 6’ tall, 200 lbs., with dreadlock style hair, wearing a black “puffy” Jacket, blue jeans, and black/white Jordan sneakers.
Investigators say the suspect was last seen driving a newer 4-door silver KIA Model K5 LXS with no front license plate.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brooke LaBell (732) 329-4000.