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Man Covers Victim's Mouth, Eyes On NJ Walking Path, Robs Her Of Cellphone: Prosecutor
A 45-year-old Jersey Shore man was arrested after a terrifying assault and robbery of a woman on a local walking path, authorities said.
Elias Rodriguez, of Brick, is believed to have approach the woman on the path behind the Blessed Sacrament Church on Washington Valley Road around 9:50 a.m. on Sunday, July 9, in Bridgewater Township, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said.
The victim said she was walking the path behind the church when a man, later identified as Rodriguez, came up behind her and put his hands over her eyes and mouth. The victim began to struggle with R…