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Trio Admits Wielding Pipes, Snatching Safe In Morris County Home Invasion
Two robbers admitted using metal pipes to threaten a Victory Gardens tenant and two guests while a third said he snatched a safe and a gold chain.
Carlos Rodriguez, 22, admitted removing the safe from a closet, while Victor Hernandez, 20, and Marlon Martinez, 23, threatened to kill all three victims if the tenant didn't give him the key during the home invasion last Oct. 21.
The victim gave them the key, as well as a gold necklace that he was wearing, authorities said at the time.
Rodriguez pleaded guilty Wednesday to first-degree armed robbery as part of a deal with prosecutors.
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