Crime Scene Middletown: TWO ARRESTED FOR SHOPLIFTING IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS AT PORT MONMOUTH FOODTOWN

PREPARED BY DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT STEPHEN DOLLINGER


On March 10, 2011 at approximately 5:16 pm Patrolman Jason Caruso responded to the Port Monmouth Foodtown in reference to a report of a shoplifting. Upon arrival, store security advised Officer Caruso that they had observed Steven Miller, age 39, from Navesink Avenue in Highlands, NJ, conceal an eighteen pack and twelve pack of Coors Light beer by putting the items in his cart and placing his jacket over them.

Miller left the store and was stopped by security near his vehicle. He was taken into custody. Patrolman Caruso transported Miller to police headquarters where he was charged with Shoplifting. He was processed and released on a summons pending a court appearance.

Less than an hour later, Patrolman John Soltysik responded back to the store in reference to a report of another shoplifting. Upon arrival security advised Officer Caruso that they had observed Debra Kelly, age 49, from Ocean Avenue in Middletown, NJ, attempt to conceal numerous food items and Bicardi Rum and leave the store. She was taken into custody.

Patrolman Soltysik transported Kelly to police headquarters where she was charged with Shoplifting. While being processed it was discovered that Kelly had outstanding warrants out of Pompton Lakes and Newark Municipal Courts. She was released after posting $843.00 bail.