Man Charged in 50 Burglaries Across 2 NJ Counties
October 28, 2014
A serial cat burglar was finally caught after burglarizing approximately 50 residences, according to police. This could arguably make him the most prolific burglar in recent history in Union and Middlesex Counties. The defendant, a Bronx man, allegedly stole $60,000 worth of merchandise from homes throughout both counties in a burglary spree that spanned eight months, according to police.
The burglaries plagued residents for approximately eight months while police remained baffled by the ... Read More»
Theft by Deception Charges in Linden NJ
October 16, 2014
Linden police are investigating a series of scams targeting senior citizens in the area after the latest incident involving a 89-year-old woman who was nearly scammed for $7,900. The suspect has supposedly been targeting senior citizens in grocery store parking lots as they try to get into their car. According to police, he tells them something is wrong with their car and that he could fix it no problem; but here is the catch - he charges an exorbitant amount of money to perform the ... Read More»
Linden NJ Shoplifting Charges
October 9, 2014
Linden is a major city with many depot stores including Walmart, Home Depot, Target, and ShopRite. These stores employ full time security guards called loss prevention officers to catch and prevent potential shoplifting, which can cost these stores millions in losses each year. These department stores contribute to a high number of arrests for shoplifting in Linden each year.
Police recently charged two men with shoplifting from Home Deport after the two allegedly took the fan out of ... Read More»
Carjacking in Elizabeth New Jersey
September 2, 2014
Elizabeth Police arrested a man after police say they found him driving a stolen car while carrying heroin early Thursday morning. According to police, the vehicle was reported as carjacked about 3 hours before police saw the suspect driving the stolen vehicle. The suspect was charged with receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. The victim was a 38-year-old woman who told police she had pulled over in the 400 block of Union Avenue when a man ... Read More»