Thieves tunnel through roof in $4. 4m lakewood warehouse heist

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.

Continue Reading

New Jersey Supreme Court to Rule on COVID Hazard Pay Dispute for School Workers

Trenton, NJ - The New Jersey Supreme Court is scheduled to issue a decision Wednesday in a closely…

Seaside Heights Once Touted as a Premier Destination for “Girl Watching”

If you've ever wondered what Seaside Heights looked like before Snooki, Karma nightclub, and the famous boardwalk brawls,…

Congress Demands New Jersey Surrender Documents in Non-Citizen Voting Scandal

Trenton, NJ - The Republican chairmen of two House committees have formally demanded records from the New Jersey…

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.

Phil Stilton Latest posts

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.