Hunterdon County man accused of breaking into car, using stolen credit and debit cards arrested
BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, NJ (Somerset County) – A Hunterdon County man has been arrested in connection with a motor vehicle burglary in Branchburg Township, according to Branchburg Township Police Chief Richard Buck.
On Monday, February 17, a township resident reported that their parked, unoccupied motor vehicle had been burglarized outside their residence sometime during the early morning hours, shortly after 3:00 a.m., Buck said.
The victim reported that several items, including various debit and credit cards, were stolen from inside the vehicle. Further investigation by Branchburg Police Detectives revealed that the suspect had used the victim’s credit and debit cards at several nearby locations after the burglary occurred, Buck said.
On Thursday, February 20, through investigative efforts, Branchburg PD Detectives positively identified Christopher J. Camargo, 32, of Ringoes, NJ, as the primary suspect. It was confirmed that he was staying at a motel in Branchburg Township, Buck said.
Branchburg Police Detectives then obtained a Somerset County Superior Court-ordered search warrant for Camargo’s motel room. When officers attempted to make contact with Camargo, he fled the scene but retreated back into his room. He was later found attempting to conceal himself in a storage area of the motel room and was taken into custody without further incident. Proceeds from the motor vehicle burglary, along with other items related to criminal activity, were recovered from the room, Buck said.
Camargo has been charged with third-degree burglary, third-degree theft by unlawful taking, third-degree receiving stolen property, third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, hindering apprehension, and obstructing the administration of law. He is currently lodged at the Somerset County Jail pending a detention hearing, Buck said.
Anyone with information relating to this investigation to contact the Branchburg Police Department at 908-526-3830 or via the STOPit app. The STOPit app allows citizens to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. STOPit can be downloaded to your smart phone for free at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, access code: SOMERSETNJ. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All anonymous STOPit reports and Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential.
