Crime & Safety

Wallet Thief Caught on Camera While Woman Orders Food

Man seen removing wallet from women's purse Monday at Cedar Grove Foodtown Supermarket.

The Cedar Grove Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying a man wanted in connection with the theft of a woman’s wallet at the Cedar Grove Foodtown Supermarket on Pompton Avenue on Monday.  

Store surveillance video shows a man removing a victim’s wallet from her purse while she was distracted. Shortly after the theft, the man left the store and may have been operating an older blue Dodge Durango, according to a police department statement. 

If you recognize this man, contact Detective/Sgt. John Kennedy at 973-239-4100.


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