Man Shoplifted Google Home, Security Systems From Howell Target: Police

HOWELL, NJ — Howell Township police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man they say is connected to a pair of shoplifting incidents in Howell two weeks ago.

The incidents happened on Jan. 14 and Jan. 17, Detective Sgt. Christian Antunez said.

In the incidents, the man pictured in the photo above was seen on surveillance video at the Target on Route 9 putting several Google Home systems, home security systems, DVDs and clothing into a bag before walking out of the store without paying, Antunez said. The value of the stolen items is approximately $1,500, he said.

The man is described as a heavy-set black male of average height, possibly in his 40s or 50s, mostly bald with black and gray hair, Antunez said. He left the scene in a vehicle that appears similar to a newer model Honda Odyssey minivan, he said. That van is pictured below.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Howell Township Police Department Detective Eric Encarnacion at 732-938-4575, ext. 2186, or by e-mail at eencarnacion@howellpolice.org.

Photos via Howell Township Police