New Brunswick Man Charged With Shoplifting from Macy's, 4 Additional Crimes

A New Brunswick man faces multiple charges after police say he shoplifted from Macy's at Quaker Bridge Mall, scuffled with store security officers and had even more stolen merchandise in his car, all in violation of a court order to stay away from Macy's. 

David Kamara, 36, of New Brunswick was charged with robbery, shoplifting, employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime, endangering the welfare of a child and trespassing. 

According to Lawrence Township Police, the incident happened on Saturday, April 27 at 6:53 p.m. 

Kamara allegedly stuffed men's polos and pants- totaling $527- into an American Eagle shopping bag after removing the sensors, police said. His eight-year-old daughter was with him and allegedly picked up a shirt and handed it to her father to steal. Two loss prevention officers saw Kamara and tried to take him into custody, but Kamara resisted and all three ended up scuffling on the floor before Kamara could be apprehended. 

A further investigation revealed that Kamara had $294 worth of stolen Macy's clothing in his vehicle. 

Kamara was also charged with trespassing, because police said he was in violation of a court order prohibiting him from returning to any Macy's store. 

The Division of Youth and Family Services responded to the incident and allowed Kamara's daughter to be turned over to another family member. 

Kamara was taken to Mercer County Corrections Center in lieu of $154,750 bail.