DENVILLE — A Cumberland County man has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing cash from a staff-only business area in Denville Township, police reported.
On January 2, at approximately 11:35 a.m., officers responded to Sweet Expressions By Geri, located at 26 Broadway, after receiving a report of a suspicious individual.
The store owner informed police that the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Markeese Brazelis of Vineland, had been harassing employees and behaving disruptively. Upon further investigation, authorities discovered that Brazelis had entered a restricted staff area and stolen $90 in cash.
Police located Brazelis walking in the town center and arrested him for theft. He was released on a summons and is scheduled to appear in court.
Editors Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.