Shoplifting, Theft: Princeton Police Blotter

The following is a summary of incidents as reported by Princeton Police:

PRINCETON, NJ – On April 9, at 4:38 p.m., patrol officers responded to a business on Palmer Square West following a report of a shoplifting incident that had just occurred. The caller informed police dispatch that two Black female suspects stole several pieces of jewelry and fled south on Palmer Square West towards Nassau Street. Further investigation revealed that one of the suspects had taken a display tray containing 22 bracelets, which were collectively valued at approximately $13,160. This investigation is ongoing.

On April 12, at 11:36 a.m., a resident reported that her silverware set was stolen by an unknown individual or individuals between April 2024 and April 2025. During this time, several contractors worked inside her home, but it is unclear if they were involved in the theft. The estimated value of the stolen silverware is approximately $900, and there are currently no known suspects.

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