Galloway Man Busted For Stealing $1K Surf-N-Turf Dinner: NJSP

UPPER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Galloway man was one of two charged with theft after they stole $1,000 worth of steaks, crabs and fruit from an Upper Township grocery store, state police announced Monday.

Matthew J. Monette, of Galloway, and Faustino Colon III, of Millville, operated the heist Aug. 11 at ACME, New Jersey State Police said. State police asked the public for help identifying the duo via Facebook Aug. 29.

Surveillance footage showed one of them wore a tank top that said "Thug Life." Read more: $1K Surf-N-Turf Dinner Of Crabs, Steak Stolen In Upper Twp.: NJSP

About 30 minutes after police asked the public for help, detectives received a tip identifying Colon, 25, as the man in the tank top. Another person sent a tip a few days later that identified Monette, 27, police said.

"We would like to thank everyone who liked and shared our original post," NJSP wrote on Facebook. "Your assistance and support is greatly appreciated!"

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