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Multiple Shoplifting Arrests Made in New Jersey During the Holidays

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Unfortunately, shoplifting incidents in New Jersey and elsewhere in the country tend to escalate during the holidays. According to NJ.com, between December 14 and 19, there were multiple arrests made along and near Route 22 in New Jersey involving shoplifting. For example, a 30-year-old woman was arrested on December 19 at a Sears store after allegedly being seen slipping a bottle of perfume inside her handbag. An 18-year-old man from South Plainfield was also arrested on suspicion of stealing a USB cable from a Wal-Mart store. A 20-year-old man from Scotch Plains was arrested on December 17 for allegedly shoplifting less than $10 worth of costume jewelry from Kohl?s. The holiday season continues to be notorious for an increase in shoplifting arrests in New Jersey...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on January 05, 2011 (boomark / email).