For Immediate Release:  May 1, 2025

The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a man wanted for committing two armed robberies at a liquor store.

On April 29, 2025, Detective Aaron Jones, assisted by members of the United States Marshals Service NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force- Atlantic City Division, located Robert Arroyo on Weymouth Avenue in Ventnor City, NJ.  Arroyo was taken into custody without incident. 

Arroyo was wanted following investigations into two armed robberies that occurred at a liquor store in the 3300 block of Atlantic Avenue on April 4th and 26th.  During the robbery, Arroyo pointed a handgun at the clerk and stole money from the cash register. 

Following Arroyo’s arrest, detectives executed a court authorized search warrant at a residence on Weymouth Avenue.  During the search, detectives recovered the handgun that was believed to be used during the incidents.

The investigation was led by Detective Zayon Pitts.

ARRESTED:  Robert Arroyo, 39, of Pleasantville, NJ.

CHARGES:  Aggravated assault (four counts), robbery (two counts), unlawful possession of a weapon (two counts), and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose (two counts).

Arroyo was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.   These charges are merely an accusation and not proof of guilt. In all criminal cases, a charged defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.

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Alert sent on 05/01/2025 at 1:22PM EDT

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