TRENTON, NJ – A man leaving his workplace was kidnapped at knifepoint on West Front Street in Trenton and forced to make withdrawals from his bank accounts at two ATM machines.
Police in Trenton said on last Monday, at around 12:30 am, the victim left his place of employment and began to walk to his residence.
“An unknown suspect, later identified as Raheem Biddle, armed with a knife, approached the victim from behind, grabbed him by his neck, and forced him onto the ground. The suspect then threatened him while demanding that he hand over all of his money,” Trenton Police said. “The victim complied and turned over money from his wallet to the suspect. The suspect then forced the victim at knifepoint to walk to 2 nearby ATMs and demanded that he withdraw funds from his account. After the victim withdrew money from both locations, the suspect fled on foot toward Peace Street and out of sight.”
Trenton Police Department Detective Sergeant Nazario from the Major Crimes Robbery Unit was able to obtain video footage from the Santander Bank, which captured the incident.
“Detective Cincilla was in charge of the investigation and same was able to ascertain additional details that led to the arrest of Raheem Biddle,” police said. “On Friday, while canvassing the area of Barrack Street and West State Street – Det. Cincilla observed Raheem Biddle, in the aforementioned area. Upon further investigation, R. Biddle was found to be in possession of a kitchen knife with a shiny metallic blade and black handle. Raheem Biddle was subsequently placed under arrest without incident and charged with Robbery, Kidnapping, and multiple weapons offenses.”