Lacey Police Charge Toms River Man With Keg Thefts From Caffrey's

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ - Lacey police recently arrested a Toms River man for the theft of aluminum kegs from Caffrey's Steakhouse and Tavern earlier this month, Police Chief Michael D. DiBella said.

Detectives charged Justin Wilson, 27, Fifth Bayway, with theft of moveable property and trespassing on Jan. 23. Wilson and his vehicle were caught on surveillance video taking the items from a fenced-in area on the side of the restaurant, the chief said.

His arrest was a result of an incident previously reported to the Lacey Township Police Department on January 11, 2018. The owner of the Route 9 restaurant and tavern 440 Route 9, Forked River, reported that between 5:30 a.m. and 5:50 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2018, four 4 aluminum kegs were stolen from the fenced area adjacent to the restaurant. The value of the theft was estimated at $300.

"It has been determined that several similar incidents have occurred, and that additional suspects are being sought," the chief said.

Wilson was released pending a future court appearance.

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