The driver told police the robber pulled a "brass knuckles-type knife" on him before taking the cash and commandeering the bus around 2:50 a.m. June 1, Police Director Jerry Speziale said.
The bus was later recovered in Paterson, he said.
Speziale asked that anyone who sees the suspect, knows him or knows where to find him contact the Paterson Police Detective Bureau: (973) 321-1120.
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