Alleged Serial Robber Faces More than a Century in Prison

A man who allegedly committed six armed robberies of Newark convenience stores – including the same grocery twice within a week – has been federally charged in connection with the spree, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Larry McRae, 26, of Newark, is charged with six robberies and one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph A. Dickson in Newark federal court and was detained late last week.

McRae allegedly struck at the Moroni Deli, New B&C Meat Market, Arvelo Mini Market, Angel Mini Market and twice at the P&T Grocery, officials said.

Each robbery charges carries a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison. The discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison to run consecutive to any sentence, officials said.