Millburn Cops Find Man With 10 Fake Credit Cards At Short Hills Mall

MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn police charged an 18-year-old man with forgery and theft after finding him in possession of 10 fake credit cards and more than $3,000 worth of items allegedly purchased at the Neiman Marcus location at the Mall At Short Hills, authorities say.

According to the Millburn Police Department, an officer responded to the “J” lot at the mall on June 28 after receiving a report that a person with a shopping bag was “hiding” between vehicles.

On arrival, the officer found Kehan Wang, 18, a resident of China, hiding behind the cars. Wang allegedly fled after spotting the officer, police said.

The officer apprehended Wang in the mall’s “K” lot and found him in possession of 10 counterfeit credit cards and two items valued at $3,227 that were allegedly purchased fraudulently at the Neiman Marcus store, authorities said.

Police charged Wang with obstruction, forgery and theft by deception. He was released on a summons.

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