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…
