LAKEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes heist has left a Lakewood electronics business in ruins after thieves broke in through the roof and made off with more than $4 million in merchandise, according to a report in the Lakewood Scoop.
Key Points
- Thieves entered the warehouse through the roof, disabling cameras and destroying computers
- Over $4 million in electronics and equipment stolen during the burglary
- A work van with $400,000 in tools was recovered in Newark
The business owner discovered the destruction earlier this week upon arriving at the warehouse. Offices had been ransacked, security systems dismantled, and equipment smashed, according to the report.
Officials said the suspects carried out the break-in with precision, cutting through the roof and targeting specific items. Authorities believe the group had inside knowledge of what was stored inside the facility.
Police confirmed that more than $4 million in electronic merchandise was stolen. In addition, a company work van filled with $400,000 worth of tools and equipment was taken.
The van was later located in Newark, though officials have not said if any suspects were present at the recovery site.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to determine how the thieves accessed the building without triggering alarms. No arrests have been made.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
