Nutley police issue warrant for thug alleged to have beaten up his employee

The Nutley Police Department needs your help finding an at-large man who has been charged with aggravated assault, making terroristic threats and robbery against his one of his employees.

Police have issued an arrest warrant for Mario Alberti, 47, of Nutley, who is alleged to have kicked down the front door of the victim’s home, only to attack the man and rob him of nearly $200. Police say the victim works for Alberti.

The victim, 70, who drove himself to Clara Maass Hospital, suffered fractures to his face, lacerated corneas in both eyes — and may lose eyesight in one of his eyes.

Rogers says detectives are trying to piece together a motive as to why Alberti would have attacked the victim.

Police encourage any resident who may know of Alberti’s whereabouts to immediately contact the Nutley police Detective Bureau at 973-284-4940. Rogers says that since there is a warrant out for Alberti’s arrest, residents should not attempt to get involved with his apprehension, other than to call police.