DENVILLE TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Newark man has been charged following a shoplifting incident involving more than $3,000 in merchandise at a local CVS, according to police.
Officers responded on Saturday, April 5, at approximately 3:05 p.m. to the CVS located at 276 East Main Street on a report of a shoplifting in progress.
Upon arrival, officers observed two suspects fleeing the scene on foot. Both individuals were quickly apprehended by responding officers.
Police identified one of the suspects 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 has been 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 pending further legal proceedings.
The juvenile was released into the custody of an adult.
