Paterson man charged with robbing 77-year-old woman in Haledon

A Paterson man is accused of robbing a 77-year-old woman in Haledon at gunpoint, police say.

Haledon police say Bornnazee Mceachern, 24, allegedly pushed the woman to the ground and stole her purse. It happened just before 6 p.m. Monday in the parking lot of 445 Haledon Ave.

Police said the woman suffered lacerations to her right arm and left leg. Her purse reportedly contained $400 and other personal belongings.

Authorities were able to identify Mceachern as the suspect and took him into custody about two hours later.

“This incident serves as an important reminder that crime can happen anywhere, highlighting the importance of community vigilance,” Mayor Michael Johnson wrote in a statement.

McEarchern was charged with second-degree robbery and was taken to the Bergen County Jail.