Pedestrian Robbed at Gunpoint on Lincoln Avenue East, Police Say

Three black males reportedly struck and robbed a 23-year-old Cranford male  walking alone at 10:27 p.m. Tuesday night around the intersection of Lincoln Avenue East and Meeker Avenue, according to  Cranford Police Department Detective Sgt. Gerard Quinn.

The victim reported that the assailants displayed a black revolver and took the  victim's cell phone, a gold chain, a wallet and some other personal items, Quinn said.

The victim also said his attackers fled on foot down Meeker Avenue toward Winans Avenue – at which point the victim called 911. He sustained minor injuries treated by the Cranford First Aid Squad. 

Cranford Police are currently interviewing witnesses to identify the suspects and where they may have fled, Quinn said. So far interviews have indicated to investigators that the attack was likely not a random event.

"This victim was specifically targeted,"Quinn said.

During the course of the investigation, Cranford Police also recovered the victim's cell phone – and investigators think the device may yield further clues.

"We're hoping an analysis of that phone will also help in the investigation as well," Quinn added.

This article was updated at 3 p.m. to reflect new information obtained by Cranford Police following the incident.