Costco clothing theft caught on camera in North Plainfield

Costco theft under $100 sparks search for suspects in North Plainfield

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals captured on surveillance video stealing nearly $100 worth of clothing from a busy Costco on Route 22 East late Tuesday afternoon.

The theft occurred around 5:23 p.m. at the North Plainfield warehouse store. According to investigators, the suspects—a white male and a white female believed to be in their 20s or 30s—were seen leaving the store with merchandise they did not pay for. The total value of the stolen items was approximately $99.96.

Authorities released still images from the surveillance footage and are encouraging anyone with information about the suspects or the theft to come forward. Detective Jordan Rogers is handling the case and can be reached at 908-769-2925 or by email at jrogers@northplainfieldnj.gov.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted via email at tips@northplainfieldnj.gov.

The investigation remains active, and no arrests have been made at this time.

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Key Points

• Two suspects stole nearly $100 in clothing from the Costco on Route 22 East in North Plainfield
• The incident occurred Tuesday around 5:23 p.m. and was captured on surveillance cameras
• Police are asking for public assistance in identifying the male and female suspects