Shoplifter Pulls Knife On Manager At Bloomfield Store: Police

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A shoplifting incident ended with a robbery charge last week at a discount store in Bloomfield, authorities say.

The Bloomfield Police Department released the following statement about the incident, which took place on Jan. 31 at the 99-Cent And Discount Depot:

“Officers responded to 12 Arlington Avenue (99 Cent Dreams) on report of a robbery. According to the store manager, a male concealed a can opener, candles and hydrogen peroxide then attempted to leave the store without paying. The items were valued at $6.28. The suspect, [Brian DeBreo, 32, of Somerset], was confronted by the manager and an altercation ensued. During the altercation, the suspect brandished a knife, causing a minor laceration to the manager. Officers arrived and placed the suspect under arrest.”

DeBreo was transported to Bloomfield Police Headquarters and charged with robbery.

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