Man robbed with knife during moving help dispute, Jersey City NJ


A man hired someone to help him move and there was a disagreement about payment. The hired person pulled out a knife, demanded $100, but left after receiving $80. The victim was not hurt but shaken. Police are investigating and looking for video footage.
Audio|Source: Jersey City Police
01:14
Transcript:
00:00
We're going to have an armed robbery[1].
00:01
It's on. Daniel jumps in the U-Haw truck from left.
00:04
Proceed north of time.
00:05
Will I still go?
00:06
Okay, you reaching out.
00:07
Yeah, I got the five car off of the 38 Kennedy over there near the convenience store.
00:13
Over there, they're going to have an armed robbery[1].
00:14
Victims stated that he hired a mail to assist him moving.
00:18
Also asked them to get a U-Haul to assist him to move.
00:22
Stated that they got into a disagreement.
00:24
They're paying him more money when he refused to pay.
00:26
This actor pulled out a knife, told him to give him $100.
00:29
The victim pulled his wallet out, gave him $80 and the actor left the scene.
00:34
He could possibly ID.
00:36
Right now he's kind of shaken up and the unit's trying to see if they can get camera footage of the incident now.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
armed robbery: Robbery involving a weapon
Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Correct
Incorrect