Police: Knife-Wielding Aberdeen Man Threatens Woman, Steals Jewelry and TV

An Aberdeen man allegedly assaulted a woman and threatened her with a knife before damaging her home and fleeing with jewelry and electronics, according to Police Chief John Powers. 

Police say Robert Victor Patryn, 37, knew the woman he allegedly attacked in the area of Cliffwood Avenue on Sunday night and that this was not a random act. 

Officers responded to Cliffwood Avenue around 9:20 p.m. after a report of an assault, according to Powers. They found that the residence was damaged and that jewelry, a television and a cell phone were taken.

During the investigation, Patryn returned to the home and was arrested, police said. 

He is charged with aggravated assault, criminal mischief, theft, violation of a court order and weapons offenses. 

Bail was set at $17,500 with no 10 percent cash option. Patryn was committed to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution in default of bail.   

Police Officer Craig Hausmann and Police Officer Raymond Campbell were the arresting officers. Detective Manny Carabel also investigated.