Princeton Police Investigate Pair of Thefts at Smith's Ace Hardware

Princeton Police investigating a pair of thefts that took place at Smith’s Ace Hardware in the Princeton Shopping Center on June 19.

In the first incident, a man and a woman allegedly stole a coffee maker valued at $24.99 at 12:28 p.m.

The woman is described as white, 30-40 years of age, 5’6”, medium build with long dark hair, tattoos on her right forearm and wearing a black shirt, grey pants, sandals, sunglasses, and carrying a grey handbag.

The man is described as white, 25-35 years of age, 5’8”, slim build with short brown hair, a possible goatee and wearing a white shirt, red tie, and red pants.

About two hours later, a woman allegedly stole a $20 thermos, at 2:35 p.m.

The suspect is described as white, 70 years of age, 5’6” with short grey hair and wearing a dark blue shirt, grey shorts, sandals, and carrying a black bag.

Surevillance photos of all suspects, provided by Princeton Police, are attached to this post.

Anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact Det. Adam Basatemur at 609-921-2100 ext. 2170, or abasatemur@princetonnj.gov.