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Haddonfield Toy Store Robbery Suspects Caught

Pennsauken couple Carlos Cintron Jr. and Jennifer Ciarrocchi reportedly used a BB gun in the Happy Hippo Robbery.

 

Haddonfield Police on Monday announced the arrest of two suspects wanted for an armed robbery of the Happy Hippo toy store Friday evening. The weapon was allegedly a modified BB-gun made to look like a real pistol, police said.

Carlos Cintron Jr. and Jennifer Ciarrocchi, both of Pennsauken were arrested in Camden Saturday morning after being pursued by Cherry Hill police. The couple allegedly fled after an armed robbery of a convenience store on Maple Avenue in Cherry Hill shortly after 11 a.m., Cherry Hill police said.

Cintron was charged with robbery and possession of a firearm for unlawful purposes. Ciarrocchi was charged with robbery and conspiracy. Both were taken to the Camden County jail in lieu of $100,000 cash bail each.

Police said Cintron entered the Happy Hippo toy store at the corner of Kings Highway and Haddon Avenue at 8:58 p.m. on Friday as the store was closing and left with $150 cash. There were no injuries reported. The store owner, Scott Boren was the only person in the store at the time of the robbery.

The store is a half-block from the police station. Police said they were there one minute after the robbery was reported. It was not immediately reported what role Ciarrocchi is alleged to have played in the robbery.

The couple told police they were homeless and robbed the stores for money, according to Det. Sgt. Mark Knoedler of Haddonfield. Cherry Hill police helped with the Happy Hippo robbery investigation and had descriptions of the suspects that helped the investigation in their town, Knoedler said.

 

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Related Topics: Armed Robbery, Carlos Cintron Jr., Happy Hippo, and Jennifer Ciarrocchi

Stephen Lyford

10:22 am on Monday, April 30, 2012

Great job, Haddonfield & Cherry Hill PDs!

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Sue Martin

10:56 am on Monday, April 30, 2012

Sad couple of people--I am glad that they have been apprehended to end this behavior.

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Door man

6:12 pm on Monday, April 30, 2012

They're lucky I wasnt shopping at the toy store when they selfishly decided to pose such a strengthened game of manipulation in an over powering manor to an innocent compassionate working man and contributor to society. If I was shopping at the store, this clown would be part of the front wall of the store. Might wanna pick up some RED paint scott!! I'm an excellent shot and always carrying to serve my fellow Americans in good faith. I challenge you mr gun toting heroin head, come tread in my general direction and let me serve justice. My appologise to
your parents in advance. Sincerely, the door man !!

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Happy Hippo

6:46 pm on Monday, April 30, 2012

Thank you Haddonfield and Cherry Hill Police for a great job! -The Happy Hippo

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atimelost

7:43 pm on Monday, April 30, 2012

the police and fbi might want to keep the "door man" on their "zimmerman" list of crazy people. a potential time bomb. he's been watching the taxi driver too many times. "you talkin' to me, door mat"?

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Mike Hunt

7:55 pm on Monday, April 30, 2012

I'm with the Door man on this one! If I was in the store they'd of been drawing chalk lines out front on Kings Highway after I thrust kicked him thru the window and guillotined his neck with a smile and giggle. Maybe even had him bite the curb just for extra effect! Thanks Haddonfield PD and Cherry Hill PD for doing a great job. Glad you found him before I did!

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Stephen Lyford

7:20 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

1st of all: Mike Hunt? Seriously with that fake name? I loved that joke...when I was 10 yrs old. Who is going to take anything you say seriously? Besides elementary school kids.

Door man and "Mike" both seem a bit too eager to kill another human being, regardless of the fact that that person might be a criminal. Don't get me wrong, I believe in being able to protect yourself, your family and your property, but there is a difference between that an some thinly-veiled bloodlust and vigilantism.

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Porterincollingswood

9:11 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Actually, you would have run away or hidden as soon as the gun came out. Like everyone does. No question.

But the attitude above is typical of the wanna-be vigilante or frustrated wanna-be cop. Or the Town Watch / Block Watch brigade.

FUN FACT: Northeast Philadelphia tire slasher...block watch member looking to get attention. I am Jack's total lack of surprise.

But since guns in a home are much more likely to be used in an accidental shooting or suicide, natural selection may take care of both Door Man and Mike. We can hope anyway.

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Stephen Lyford

9:20 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Porter: Nice "Fight Club" reference. Well done. :)

hhh

11:12 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Howdo they both have pages on Facebook, if they are truely homeless?

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Porterincollingswood

11:15 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Speaks to the power of the Facebook concept, brand.

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Shirley

10:58 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

It seems rather simple to create a facebook page. One doesn't need to prove home ownership to get an email account and a computer can be accessed at the nearest public library.

Stephen Lyford

11:50 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Mike, you only hide if you're honestly ashamed of your own opinions and words. It's all well and good to speak your mind, but it's cowardly to hide behind a fake (and ridiculously immature) fake name.

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Stephen Lyford

12:33 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Mike, whichever medications you currently should be taking to address whatever mental issues you clearly have, please resume taking them as prescribed or see a mental health professional. We will all be grateful. This inane conversation serves no purpose by carrying it on any further, so any predictably idiotic replies you post will go unread and unanswered. Good luck to you in the delusional world you seem to inhabit.

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Zeke Boren

10:58 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Steve you sound like a fun guy and i may know you from town. I have to chime in on this w the "mike" guy bc its interesting and kind of funny. Have to ask since after reading the comments before they were taken down. Why would u carry on w some1 who maybe crazy and pointed out to you that all your information is out there for all to see? May not agree w the guy, but sounds like someone id want on my side. If he did serve I say thank you for protecting our country and our rights. The US government groomed a doozy hahhaha. Have a great day every1 and hope to see ya in the Happy Hippo. Thanks for all the support!

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Bill Duhart

2:14 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Folks, some of the comments, especially from "Mike Hunt" have gotten out of hand. "Mike Hunt" your commenting privileges are revoked until you learn to play nice with other people who are carrying on conversations on this site. Furthermore, "Mike Hunt" some of your comments could be perceived as a threat and then we're talking about a police matter. Thanks for all the folks who are commenting and please continue the dialogue!

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Bill Duhart

2:24 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Folks, here's another update on "Mike Hunt." This clown has had privileges suspended from scores of Patch sites. I suppose this is one of the prices paid for free speech in an open society when you have lunatics like this who try to scam the system and leave offensive messages while hiding behind false names. Feel free to point out others who violate civility on this site. Thanks!

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Zeke Boren

2:58 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The Happy Hippo appreciates all of the people who have a concern for our town and the businesses. Thank you to all who have put responses and that man held up was my father! I'm no vigilantly, but glad he did the right thing and protected his own life by complying with the scum who did this. Peace to all and hope find a way to prevent these issues in the future.

Stephen Lyford

12:34 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Zeke: We're all very grateful that your father was unharmed, that above all else is most important. He was smart and safe to comply, no amount of money is worth the life of a loved one. I used to go into the Happy Hippo as a child (wow long time ago! :) and hope it's still in business for decades more to come!

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