SEACUCUS – Detectives of the New Jersey State Police on Tuesday recovered over $450,000 in goods allegedly stolen from a Secaucus store that included designer clothing, high-end perfume and bedding and arrested the two men in connection with the alleged theft, according to news reports. The items were recovered from a self-storage facility in Hillsborough after search warrants were issued.
In October 2010 State Police Detective Freddy Araujo led an investigation into a pattern of ongoing alleged theft noticed by the retailer. One of the men handled misdirected freight at the department store distribution center, which was accidentally sent to the store, and allegedly arranged for the items to be picked up by his accomplice in a rental truck. The merchandise was then allegedly sold at flea markets.
The investigation led the police to two suspects, a 56-year-old man from Belle Mead who was charged with second degree theft and released pending a court appearance in Secaucus and a 38-year-old man from Highland Park who was charged with second degree theft and second degree receiving stolen property and was released pending court appearances in Secaucus and Hillsborough.