Crime & Safety

Construction Worker Charged with Theft From Warren Home

Warren police say he took jewelry from residence.

Malcolm Armstrong, 26, of Irvington, was charged with theft Monday, following an investigation into a burglary reported at a Wychwood Way residence earlier in the day. 

He was charged after investigators said he took jewelry from the property, while working at the site for a construction company hired to work on the property, police said. He is not a suspect in other local burglaries at this time. 

Armstrong was turned over to Somerset County Jail, pending an appearance in court today.  

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