This report is based on information received from law enforcement.
NORTH WILDWOOD – North Wildwood Police were dispatched to the area of Spruce and Illinois Avenues for a report of an armed robbery July 5 at approximately 3:01 a.m. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated he was robbed at gunpoint by two masked men.
Officers searched the area and recovered a pellet gun that was used in the robbery. The victim was not harmed and nothing was taken from him during the incident.
Further investigation revealed the crime was an isolated incident, and the two suspects, who fled the area before police arrived, were previously known to the victim.
The first suspect, Jesse Pearson, 18, residing in Leesburg was arrested and charged with robbery, employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose (pellet gun) and unlawful possession of a weapon (brass knuckles).
Pearson was transported to Cape May County Correctional Center on a warrant for these charges.
The second suspect, a 17-year-old juvenile, residing in Villas was arrested and charged with robbery. The juvenile was transported to a juvenile detention facility as a result of the charge.
The individual(s) listed is/are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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