New jersey state police seek suspect in ipad theft at parkway service area

New Jersey State Police seek suspect in iPad theft at Parkway service area

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February 28, 2025
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FORKED RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an iPad from a convenience store at the Celia Cruz Service Area on the Garden State Parkway.

The theft occurred on Sunday, February 16, at approximately 4:32 p.m., when the suspect entered the A Plus convenience store inside the Sunoco gas station. The individual took an iPad from the counter and left in a silver or gray 2002-2010 Ford Explorer with an unknown registration, heading southbound on the Parkway.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’8” to 5’10” tall, with brown hair in a ponytail, a mustache, a short beard, and glasses.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Troop ‘D’ Galloway Station – Criminal Investigation Office at (732) 441-4500 ext. 5916.

New jersey state police seek suspect in ipad theft at parkway service area
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