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Police in the Town of Newburgh are investigating a gunpoint robbery that took place on Route 9W at Chestnut Avenue late Sunday afternoon (October 19). The incident involved a suspect brandishing a black semi-automatic handgun and robbing a victim of their cellphone. The robbery is believed to have stemmed from a road rage incident, and the victim sustained facial injuries during the encounter.
The Town of Newburgh Police Department is actively investigating the case and seeking any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspect. As reported by Mid Hudson News, the authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
This incident adds to the recent concerns about safety in the area, following other violent crimes in the Hudson Valley region. The police continue to stress the importance of community vigilance and cooperation in solving these crimes.