On Friday, November 1, Eugene Shirk, 33, of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted robbery in exchange for six years behind bars. On April 13, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers from the Atlantic City Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of South Carolina and Adriatic Avenue for a service call. Upon arrival, officers were flagged down by the victim. The victim pointed out Shirk who was still on
scene and she told police he jumped into her car while she was stopped at the intersection and
demanded all of her money. The victim was able to turn off her car and escape without any injury.
Shirk was apprehended by law enforcement at the scene.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 23rd.