Teen Stole, Forged Checks From Post Office Drop Box In Burlington Co.: Police

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A teen has been charged in connection with a series of thefts from a Marlton post office drop box that resulted in more than $160,000 in monetary losses, officials said Wednesday.

Officers executed a search warrant and arrest warrant last Friday at the home of Zamir Nash-Barr, finding evidence linked to the thefts, according to the Evesham Police Department. The agency says it recovered a check for more than $6,000 that the Mount Laurel resident forged and deposited.

Nash-Barr, 19, also eluded officers Aug. 23, police said.

Last August, Evesham police said they were investigating more than $160,000 thefts out of the drop box behind the Marlton Post Office (123 E Main St.) that had occurred since June. It wasn't immediately clear how much of those monetary losses authorities believe are linked to Nash-Barr. But Evesham PD says he's a suspect in several other forgery and fraud cases and expects additional charges in the near future.

The teen was charged with eluding (second-degree), conspiracy to commit burglary (third-degree) and theft (third-degree). Officials placed him in the Burlington County Jail, pending an initial court appearance.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Evesham Police Department at 856-983-1116, the agency's confidential tip line 856-983-4699, or email Mahand@eveshampd.org. To send an anonymous tip via text message, text ETPDTIP to 847411.