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Video (Recognize HIM?): Broad-Daylight Bandit Robs Englewood 's New Rita's Ice, Reward Offered
Englewood's business district was busy when a brazen robber held up the newly-opened Rita's Italian Ice shop -- in full view of surveillance cameras.
Wearing a hoodie and shorts, the robber entered the shop on bustling West Palisade Avenue around 1:15 p.m. Saturday carrying a large knife, Detective Capt. Tim Torell said.
"He jumped over the counter, demanded money, then forced the register open, grabbed a handful of cash and took off," Torell said.
The owner, who came out from in back, briefly scuffled with the robber, who broke free before stumbling on the way out and dropping t…
Prosecutor: Teaneck Man Who Shot Englewood Pair Aimed At 2 More, Gun Jammed
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- (UPDATE) A Teaneck man who led police on a more than 15-mile chase after shooting a couple in Englewood tried to shoot two other people, but his handgun jammed, authorities said Friday.
Odari Green, 37, remained held in the Bergen County Jail pending further court action on charges of attempted murder, armed robbery, carjacking, child endangerment and weapons offenses.
Green shot a man and woman at a home in the 200 block of West Palisade Ave. around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo said.
Both were taken to Hackensack University Medical Cent…
