Crime & Safety

Package Stolen From Delivery Driver In Holmdel Neighborhood

A FedEx delivery to an Exeter Way home was intercepted by a thief waiting in a car nearby. Holmdel police seeking home security footage.

Holmdel police released this photo of an Infiniti Q50 in connection with a delivery theft on Friday on Exeter Way.
Holmdel police released this photo of an Infiniti Q50 in connection with a delivery theft on Friday on Exeter Way. (Provided by Holmdel Township Police Department)

HOLMDEL, NJ — A package being delivered to a Holmdel home never even made it to the porch before it was intercepted and stolen from the driver, police reported.

Police are investigating the package theft last Friday, in which a thief waiting for a FedEx delivery to a house on Exeter Way took the package from the delivery driver.

The suspects arrived in the area in a newer model silver/blue Infiniti Q50 (pictured above), bearing an unknown New Jersey temporary registration, police said.

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The suspects waited in the vehicle for the arrival of the FedEx delivery and one of the individuals met the driver at the front door of the residence before taking the package from him.

The incident took place on Friday, Oct. 20, at approximately 3:15 p.m.

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Police said it is believed the suspects were in the neighborhood waiting for the delivery for a "considerable amount of time."

The police are asking residents in the Exeter Way neighborhood to review their surveillance cameras and see if there is any footage that may assist police with obtaining the registration on the vehicle.

Anyone with information can contact Officer Natalie Elharfouche at 732-946-4400, ext. 18113.

Elharfouche confirmed Monday the matter is still being investigated and any information from the public regarding the incident is welcomed.

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