Crime & Safety

ID Sought In Vehicle Burglary, Credit Card Fraud Case In Chatham

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspects.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspects.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspects. (The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Section )

CHATHAM, NJ — Crime Stoppers of Morris County, Inc. is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individuals allegedly involved in a vehicle burglary and credit card fraud case.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Section said the suspects are believed to have stolen multiple credit cards from the victim’s purse.

The initial theft occurred on Tuesday, April 11, between 4:40 and 6:40 p.m., "in the parking lot of the Loantaka Brook Reservation, located in Chatham Township," officials said.

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Following the theft, the victim's credit cards were used to buy gift cards and electronics at BJ's Wholesale Club, located at 1601 US-22, Watchung, and then again at Target, 1515 US-22, Watchung.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStoppers at www.copcall.org or call 973-COP-CALL.

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Information reported to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest can earn you up to a $1,000 cash reward and you will remain completely anonymous.

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