Crime & Safety

$32K Camper Stolen In Lacey: Police Blotter

The stolen RV was one of several thefts reported in Lacey this past week, according to the police blotter.

Here is this week's Lacey Township Police Blotter.
Here is this week's Lacey Township Police Blotter. (Alex Mirchuk/Patch)

LACEY, NJ — A RV worth about $32,000 was one of several items stolen in the past week, according to the Lacey Township Police Blotter for Oct. 6 through Oct. 13.

Shoplifting/Warrant Arrest – On Friday, October 7, 2022, at 1:37 p.m., Officer Hutman and Sergeant Nick responded to Walmart for a reported shoplifting. A store employee advised officers that they had observed a male take merchandise from within the store and immediately attempt to return it using an old receipt. The stolen items were valued at $35.97. Officers met with the suspect, a 39-year-old Lanoka Harbor man, and placed him under arrest. He was also found to have an outstanding warrant originating out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. The man was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Shoplifting on a summons. He was able to post bail on the warrant, and was released pending a future court appearances.

Theft – On Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 12:34 p.m., Officer Lee responded to the Lacey Shell for a report of theft. Upon his arrival, a gas station employee advised that a customer had just left the business without paying for gasoline. The gasoline was valued at $15.00.

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Theft – On Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 1:48 p.m., Officer Lee responded to a Drew Avenue residence for a report of theft. Upon his arrival, the complainant advised that sometime between 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, and 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, someone stole his 2021 Keystone Bullet camper from his property. The camper is valued at approximately $32,000.00. This investigation is ongoing.

Suspicious Person/Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 5:18 p.m., officers responded to the Lacey Mall for a report of a male subject lying in a nearby wooded area. Upon their arrival, officers made contact with the subject, a 39-year-old Bayville man. He was found to have an outstanding warrant originating out of the Union Township Municipal Court, and was placed under arrest. The man was transported to police headquarters where he was processed prior to being released on his own recognizance, pending a future court appearance.

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DWI - On Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 12:56 a.m., Officer Walsh conducted a motor vehicle stop near Route 9 and Murray Grove Lane for failure to maintain lane. Officers Keefe and Tamburro responded to assist. Officers met with the driver, a 50-year-old Toms River man. Investigation at the scene revealed that he was driving while intoxicated. The man was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters, where he was processed. He was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI, and Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane and released in accordance with John’s Law.


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