WILDWOOD CREST – Wildwood Crest Police Department received a call for a reported strong-armed robbery which occurred in the 100 East block Crocus Road May 23 at 11:35 a.m.
The caller reported being robbed after a woman asked for directions. The woman, later identified as Meghan Weigle, 27, of Wildwood, took the victim’s cell phone and purse after asking for directions. The victim gave chase and recovered her belongings before contacting Wildwood Crest Police.
The victim was able to give a full description of the alleged suspect and the vehicle she was last seen operating driving away from the robbery. The investigation led patrol officers from Wildwood Crest Police, Wildwood Police, and the Cape May County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit to a property on East Burk Avenue in Wildwood where the described vehicle was located. After a short time, Weigle surrendered to police and was taken into custody without incident.
Weigle was charged with second degree robbery and simple assault. She was also found to be a wanted person for failing to appear on previous charges from the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. Weigle was lodged at the Cape May County Correctional Center awaiting a court appearance.
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations and the defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty. This report is based on information received from law enforcement.
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