Crime & Safety

Fort Lee Teens Arrested in Thieving Spree

Two teenagers had stolen money, medicine, phone chargers and more after breaking into five cars.

Two Fort Lee teenagers have been arrested for stealing backpacks full of items after breaking into five different cars, according to a NorthJersey.com report.

The pair were discovered walking on Oleri Terrace with bulges in their clothing a backpack stuffed with credit cards, flashlights, cash, phone chargers, prescription medication, and an iPod, the report states.

An 18-year-old suspect has been identified as David Jung, and he was accompanied by a 17-year-old boy, according to the report.

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They were caught nearby after police were called to the scene of a car burglary at 4 a.m. Tuesday, the report states.

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