3 Alleged Burglars Busted For Theft In Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ — One Hillsborough and two Edison locals were arrested following a nine-month long investigation of a commercial burglary in Cranford, authorities announced.

Costas Constantinou, 41, of Edison and Saverio Macro, 36 of Hillsborough, were each charged with Burglary in the 3rd Degree, Theft in the 3rd Degree, and Criminal Mischief of the 4th Degree.

Nunziatina Cucaro, 33 of Edison, was charged with Complicity to Commit Theft of the 3rd Degree.

On April 17 Cranford Police found a storage garage had been entered, and a 20 foot landscape trailer was stolen from an E. North Avenue business, according to police.

Contained within the trailer was an estimated $45,000 in landscaping equipment, Cranford Detective Sergeant Ryan J. Greco reported.

Utilizing video surveillance, license plate readers, and phone records, Detective Derek Farbanec was able identify the suspects in this intensive investigation.

All three were issued complaint summonses pending a Union County Superior Court Appearance.

“This case shows how methodical investigative techniques and persistence can lead to a successful outcome in this lengthy investigation," Cranford Police Chief James Wozniak said.

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