Crime & Safety

He Stole $100s Worth of Razors, Police Say

This man stole "several hundred dollars" worth of razors from the Rt. 35 CVS in Hazlet, police say.

Hazlet, NJ - This is one allegedly smooth criminal.

Hazlet Township police say this man stole several hundred dollars worth of razors from the CVS on Highway 35 last Friday, Jan. 8

The theft occurred at 12:50 p.m. and the suspect was seen leaving the store in a tan-colored Lincoln Town Car or Mercury Grand Marquis with a covered license plate. Call Hazlet PD at (732) 264-1705 if you know more.

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Razor blades are commonly stolen from pharmacies, and its usually the work of professional thieves, say experts. Things such as razors, laundry detergent and over-the-counter medicine are all commonly stolen by “boosters,” who then sell the items to a middle man who will re-sell them at a mark-up.

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