Crime & Safety
2 Made Large Purchases In Manahawkin With Stolen Card: Police
Police are attempting to identify the two individuals who they say were in Target and Best Buy.
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Stafford police accused two people of making large purchases with a stolen credit card. Authorities asked the public for identifying the pair, who went to Best Buy and Target, according to police.
The twosome made a $2,900 purchase Sunday with a stolen credit card at Best Buy, police said. A surveillance video showed them in Best Buy at 5:47 p.m. Sunday, 20 minutes after police say they stole a credit card from Target.
After they left Best Buy, they returned to Target, police said. The pair tried making another purchase of $500, but their card was declined, according to authorities.
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They left the store in a light-colored sedan, parked by Cook Road, police said. If you recognize them or have any information, contact Patrolman Luna at 609-597-1000 ext. 8464 or JLuna@staffordpolice.org.
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