A Beachwood man was arrested after he allegedly fled from police that were responding to Walmart on report of a shoplifter.
James McEvoy, 41, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting a mobile phone on Nov. 15, Lt. James Veltri said.
Police responded to Walmart on Route 9 at 2:15 on report of a shoplifter when McEvoy fled on foot. He was located in the parking lot across the street at Spring Oak Assisted Living.
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Walmart reported a Galaxy Boost mobile phone valued at $349 stolen, Veltri said. He was witnessed using a knife to open up the package for the mobile phone when he was confronted by store security and fled.
Police found McEvoy with a knife and the box for the phone but the phone had been left in Walmart.
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He was arrested on one count of shoplifting at $2,500.
McEvoy also had three outstanding warrants: $250 from Toms River, $750 from Toms River and $500 out of Bayville.
Veltri provided the following information:
Nov. 16
Daniel Disbro, 20, of Waretown was charged with theft. Police responded to Wawa near Taylor Lane at 3:30 p.m. Disbro was a store employee and admitted to stealing more than $800. He was arrested, processed and released on a summons.
Nov. 16
Police reported to Riverstone Laundromat where a patron reported that while doing wash, she left the laundromat and came back to change load. Someone had stolen assorted clothes valued at $200.
Nov. 16
An officer was dispatched to the parking lot of Perkins where a car’s back tires had been slashed. Damage was estimated at $300.
Nov. 14
A resident of Leguen Avenue reported that a bike valued at $400 was stolen. It was left unsecured in the backyard of the residence.
Nov. 14
An officer reported to Hebrew Park where someone entered an unlocked car. Stolen was a black leather purse containing credit cards, medical cards, personal identification and a Verizon cell phone. The value of the stolen items was estimated at $375.
Nov. 13
A resident of Carolyn Court in Lanoka Harbor reported that someone stole a freezer reposition on his porch. The value of the freezer was $250.
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