Suspect Sought In iPad Theft At Forked River Service Area

LACEY, NJ — New Jersey State Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man accused of stealing an iPad from the Celia Cruz Service Area in Forked River on the Garden State Parkway.

On Feb. 16 at about 4:32 p.m., the suspect walked into the Sunoco gas station's A Plus convenience store, police said. While inside, he took an iPad from the store counter before leaving the service area in a 2002-2010 silver or gray Ford Explorer with an unknown registration, police said. The vehicle then headed southbound on the Garden State Parkway.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with brown hair in a ponytail, a mustache, a short beard, and wearing glasses.

Anyone with information or who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact the Troop 'D' Galloway Station – Criminal Investigation Office at (732) 441-4500 ext. 5916.

Anonymous tips are welcome.