Crime & Safety

Manahawkin Man Charged With Stealing Mail Out Of Mailbox

Steven Rowan Jr. was arrested on Tuesday, police said

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ - Stafford police recently arrested a Manahawkin man and charged him with stealing mail out of a mailbox right across from the police department.

Steven Rowan Jr., 24, was charged on Tuesday, after police responded to the area of Indian Road, off East Bay Avenue at 11:34 a.m. on a report of the theft of mail from a mailbox, Lt. James R. Vaughn said.

"Through speaking with Mr. Rowan, the Stafford Township Police believe there may be additional victims," Vaughn said.

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Rowan was taken to police headquarters, where he was processed and later released pending a court date.

Anyone with additional information or who believes they may be a victim, please contact Officer Kunder at 609-597-8581 Extension 8450 or ekunder@staffordpolice.org.

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Photo: Courtesy of Stafford Township police department

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