NJ man charged in Pocono Premium Outlets retail theft
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— On Wednesday, the Pocono Township police arrested a New Jersey man they say was involved in a $3,500 retail theft.
On December 27, 2023, officers say they were called to the Express Outlet at Pocono Premium Outlets for a reported theft. Investigators spoke with the store manager who stated two Hispanic males had stolen shirts valued at around $3,500.
The manager reportedly told police they confronted the men in the store before they “hurried out the front door” and entered a Honda CRV with a New Jersey license plate.
Two accused of drunken disturbance at Great Wolf Lodge
Further investigation with the Paterson NJ Police Department discovered that 28-year-old Waly Aguirrez-Cespedes, from Paterson New Jersey, had been driving the car on the day of the theft.
Police said Aguirrez-Cespedes was questioned and admitted to the theft.
Authorities say Aguirrez-Cespedes was taken into custody and charged with retail theft and receiving stolen property. Aguirrez-Cespedes was arraigned and released on $10,000 unsecured bail.
Investigators have not identified the second person involved in the retail theft at this time.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PAhomepage.com.
