Armed Teen Busted For Macy’s Larceny At Green Acres Mall
A reported shoplifting incident at a Long Island mall led to the arrest of an armed teen, police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Officers responded to Macy’s at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream at 4:51 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, for a larceny in progress, according to detectives. An investigation led to the arrest of Malik Thorpe, 19, of Queens, who was taken into custody without incident.
During the arrest, Thorpe was also found to be in possession of a firearm, police said.
Thorpe is charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and two counts of Petit Lar…
Shoplifting, DWI Arrests, Pedestrian Crash Highlight Wyckoff Police Blotter
Wyckoff police reported a series of arrests and investigations involving shoplifting, drunken driving, and vehicle-related incidents in a department blotter released Friday, Dec. 12, which dates back to early fall (see attached).
On Thursday, Dec. 4, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Monroe Avenue, police said. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old Wyckoff man, was crossing in a marked crosswalk and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. The driver, a 66-year-old Wyckoff man, was issued a summons for failing to yield to…
ShopRite Shoplifters Caught With Heroin, Crack Cocaine In Lyndhurst, Police Say
Two Newark men were arrested after a shoplifting incident at a ShopRite in Bergen County, authorities said.
Lyndhurst officers were dispatched to the New York Avenue store on a report of two male shoplifters around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, Capt. Paul Haggerty said.
Loss prevention told police that one suspect stayed inside while a second suspect went into the parking lot after stashing assorted merchandise into a backpack, while also hiding the same on him, Hagerty said.
Sgt. Abruscato and Officer Flora entered the store and arrested Jamier T. Cheatham, 27, of Newark, after be…
Stripping Shoplifter Busted At Manassas Walmart After Exposing Herself, Scratching Cop: Police
A Virginia woman’s alleged Walmart shoplifting stunt ended with her stripping off stolen clothes, exposing herself to employees, and scratching a police officer in the face before being hauled off in handcuffs, authorities said.
Monica Patricia Andrade, 44, of Manassas, was arrested over the weekend, after officers were called to the Walmart on Liberia Avenue around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, according to Prince William County Police.
Investigators said Andrade tried to leave the store wearing unpaid clothing. When employees confronted her, she “removed the clothing, exposing herself,”…
Glen Rock Cop Tackles Suspected CVS Thief After Bystanders Point Him Out: PD
Quick-thinking citizens helped a Glen Rock police officer capture a shoplifting suspect who ran from a CVS with more than $200 in stolen goods, authorities said.
The Rock Road store’s manager reported the theft at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, according to Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann. A man later identified as Michael Hand, 33, of Highland Lakes, had taken $244 worth of deodorant, body wash, eye drops, a hair cutting kit, and candy, then fled, Ackermann said.
Officer Andrew Magro responded and was aided by several citizens who pointed out the fleeing suspect, according to Acke…
Off-Duty Cop Helps Nab Lululemon Thieves In Summit: Police
Two people were arrested and charged after a quick thinking officer, who was off-duty, spotted them stealing from Lululemon in Summit, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 1
On Wednesday, July 30 at 3 p.m., an off-duty officer observed a white Mercedes Benz idling on Maple Street, matching the description of a vehicle involved in a theft from Lululemon on Sunday, July 27, Summit police said.
The off-duty officer observed a person exiting the store carrying a Steve Madden shopping bag full of merchandise, police said. Lululemon confirmed to the officer a shoplifting had just occurred while the…
$10K From Closter Lululemon Snatched, 4 Nabbed At GWB After Wild Getaway: Police
Four suspects were arrested after more than $10,000 worth of merchandise was stolen in a grab-and-go shoplifting at a Lululemon store in Bergen County this weekend, police said.
Officers responded to Closter Plaza at 79 Vervalen St. around 4:31 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, for a shoplifting in progress, according to Closter Police Chief James Buccola.
While en route, patrol was told that two men, one wearing a white T-shirt and orange shorts, and another in dark clothing, were using ski masks and stuffing items into large laundry bags, according to the report. Before officers arrived, the sus…
Macy's Shoplifter Bites Staff, Pulls Knife At Willowbrook Mall: Police
A man carrying fake government documents was arrested after biting and headbutting store security and pulling a knife at Willowbrook Mall, police said.
Orlando Ocampo Gallo, 50, of Dover, was caught stealing fragrance merchandise from Macy’s before noon Saturday, July 5, according to Wayne Police.
Loss prevention staff told officers Gallo stuffed cologne into a backpack and walked past all points of sale. When they stopped him, he “bit and headbutted the loss prevention officers,” then pulled a knife from his pants pocket, police said. He was restrained at the scene.
Officers also found Ga…
Man Caught With Fake DEA Gear, Knife, Masks, Ammo During Shoplifting Bust in Greenwich: Police
A New York man was arrested in Greenwich after a simple shoplifting accusation led police to fake DEA badges, tactical gear, and illegal weapons in his car, police said.
Gentian Gjana, 33, of Yonkers, faces multiple charges following his arrest on Thursday, June 26.
Officers were called to a Greenwich store around 1 p.m. after an employee reported that a man and a woman stole a pair of $548 sunglasses, authorities said.
Police found Gjana nearby soon after. He denied taking the sunglasses, but officers said the surveillance video backed up the store's accusation.&nbs…
CT Rep Busted For Shoplifting At Bethel Target; Blames Sick Grandmother, Self-Check-Out Error
State Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan (D-Bethel) finds himself in the spotlight following accusations of shoplifting at a local Target store, a matter he attributes to a self-checkout "error" amidst a family emergency.
The incident, first reported by the Daily Ructions blog, occurred recently at a Target in Bethel. Allie-Brennan, who serves as Chief Majority Whip in the state legislature, was reportedly arrested on Monday, June 23.
According to NBC Connecticut, the items in question amounted to $26.69. However, loss prevention at the store said they recognized him from previous larcenies, accordi…
Drunk Denville Shoplifter Punched, Spit On Cop: Police
A 37-year-old Denville woman was arrested and charged after she spit on a police officer on Monday, June 9, authorities said.
At noon, officers responded to East Main Street and Indian Road for a report of an intoxicated woman, Denville police said. The woman, Jennifer Lester, was creating a disturbance by yelling profanities and preventing employees from working, police said.
Officers determined Lester was responsible for shoplifting a bottle of wine from Partner Liquors at 123 East Main St., police said. Lester, who was in possession of the bottle of wine, refused to speak with police and…
