Red Bank Police say a man avoided being robbed recently when he fought back against an assailant who had demanded he turn over his watch.

The incident took place in the parking lot of a Pinckney Road apartment complex on Sept. 7. According to police, the victim, who was not identified by police, reported than an unknown mail assaulted him in the parking lot, hitting him in the right side of his body and demanding he turn over his watch.

The victim refused the order and defended himself by striking the unknown assailant back. The suspect then fled. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident. 

Other recent criminal activity:

Criminal Mischief occurring at East Westside Ave. between the dates of Aug. 30 and Sept. 7. Victim reported that unknown person(s) damaged parked vehicle by scratching the entire side. Ptl. Jhonatan Quispe.

Theft occurring on Sept. 10 at Monmouth St. Victim reported that unknown person(s) stole her handbag from parked car, which contained credit cards, cash, keys and Apple iPhone. Later that evening the purse was recovered on the street, however, missing was the cash, car keys and I-Phone. Ptl. David Smith. 

Theft occurring on Sept. 12 at Bridge Ave. bakery. Owner reported that unknown subject stole a black wallet, which was on counter, which contained cash and credit cards. Owner of wallet had called to report wallet missing and the surveillance tape revealed the theft of the wallet. Ptl. Jhonathan Quispe. 

Theft occurring on Sept. 12 at Gold Street. Victim reported that his laptop was stolen from inside parked vehicle. Ptl. Joshua Berbrick.

Theft occurring on Sept. 13 at Maple Ave. Victim reported that his wallet was either lost or stolen while at the gym. Wallet was brown leather Coach wallet containing cash, credit cards and I.D. Ptl. Nicholas Maletto.

Criminal Mischief occurring on Sept. 13. Victim reported that her vehicle was parked in two locations in Red Bank that being Chestnut Street and Water Street. Sometime during that time unknown person(s) scratched the entire length of her passenger side on parked vehicle. Ptl. Garrett Falco. 

ARRESTS:

Cynthia Jiano, age 55 female of Manalapan, was arrested on Sept. 13 in the area of Monmouth St. for Theft by Inv. Robert Campanella.

Megan McCaffrey, age 46 of Red Bank, was arrested on Sept. 13 in the area of W. Front St. for COC by Ptl. Heather Pubylski.

George Guillemette, age 39 male of Sea Girt, was arrested on Sept. 13 in the area of Monmouth St for COC by Ptl. Michael Zadlock.

Victor Maravilla-Florencio, age 28 male of Brooklyn, NY was arrested on Sept. 12 in the area of Herbert St. for Harassment by Jhonatan Quispe.

Aslin Colin, age 25 male of Ocean, was arrested on Sept. 11 in the area of Rector Place for Possession of Controlled and Dangerous Substance, Cocaine, Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia, Poss. of CDS, Cocaine w/I to Distribute CDS and COC. By Ptl. Stan Balmer.

Anderson Edouard, age 21 male of Eatontown, was arrested on Sept. 11 in the area of Rector Place for Poss. of CDS, Cocaine, Poss. of Drug paraphernalia, Poss. of CDS, Cocaine w/I to Dist. by Ptl. Stan Balmer.

Daevon LeGrand, age 20 male of Eatontown, was arrested on Sept. 11 in the area of Rector Place for Poss. of CDS, Cocaine, Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia, Poss of CDS, Cocaine w/I to Dist and COC by Ptl. Stan Balmer.

Mark DeGenito, age 48 male of Red Bank, was arrested on Sept. 11 in the area of W. Bergen Place for Defiant Trespass and Criminal Mischief and COC by Ptl. David Hicks. 

Anthony Sims, age 56 male of Red Bank, was arrested on Sept. 11 in the area of South Bridge Ave. for COC by Ptl. Stan Balmer.

Emese Ignacova, age 50 female of Rahway, was arrested on Sept. 10 in the area of Broad St for Theft by Inv. Robert Campanella.

Brian Bolante, age 34 male of Holmdel, was arrested on Sept. 9 in the area of Shrewsbury Ave. for COC by Ptl. Garrett Falco.

A male age 16 of Red Bank was arrested on Sept. 9 in the area of W. Sunset Ave. for Disorderly Conduct by Sgt. Robert Clayton.

Jose Bonilla, age 33 male of Red Bank, was arrested on Sept. 9 in the area of W. Sunset Ave. for Disorderly Conduct by Ptl. Garrett Falco.

Gerardo Flores-Beltran, age 25 male of Red Bank, was arrested on Sept. 9 in the area of W. Sunset Ave. for Disorderly Conduct by Ptl. James DePonte.

Wilfredo Bonilla, age 24 male of Red Bank, was arrested on Sept. 9 in the area of W. Sunset for Disorderly conduct by Ptl. Jorge Torres.

Nima Rahimi, age 24 male of Red Bank, was arrested on Sept. 8 in the area of Monmouth St. for COC by Ptl. Garrett Falco.

Christopher Ruocco, age 22 male of Colts Neck, was arrested on Sept. 8 in the area of Broad St. for DWI by Capt. Darren McConnell.

Anthony Browne, age 34 male of Holmdel, was arrested on Sept. 7 in the area of Rt. 34, Middletown for COC by Ptl. Patrick Kennedy.