DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A 19-year-old Newark man has been charged following a shoplifting incident involving more than $3,000 in stolen merchandise at a Denville CVS, police said.
Officers responded April 5 at approximately 3:05 p.m. to the CVS located at 276 East Main St. for a report of shoplifting in progress.
Upon arrival, officers observed two suspects fleeing on foot. Both individuals were quickly apprehended.
One of the suspects was identified as Alexander Velcu, 19, of Newark. The second individual was identified as a juvenile.
Authorities said a subsequent investigation determined the suspects had stolen merchandise valued at more than $3,000.
Velcu was charged with shoplifting, resisting arrest, employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime and conspiracy. He was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility.
The juvenile was released into the custody of an adult.
