Retail Theft Crackdown Operation Leads to 3 Arrests, New York City Residents Arrested in a Mall in Paramus
Paramus, NJ: Three New York City residents were apprehended by the Paramus Police Department at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in New Jersey on charges of organized retail theft across various malls across the two states.
On April 12, a crime rampage occurred between 8 and 9:20 p.m., and authorities say that the three suspects targeted the stores and employees using distraction techniques.
Suspects were apprehended by officers and mall security, who also recovered items valued at nearly $13,000. The stolen products comprised clothing, electronics, sunglasses, cosmetics, and handbags.
Aguilar-Ceballos Andres R., Simosa Claudia J., and Arias Gudino Kleiber Alexander are the individuals who have been identified as suspects.
Authorities claim that both Simosa and Aguilar-Ceballos are from the Bronx. Kleiber is also a New York City resident as per News12.
Officials report that all three individuals have been charged with various offenses. All three suspects are in Police custody and are presented in Bergen County Jail.