Shoplifting Couple Arrested at Hoboken ShopRite

Around 7:01 PM on March 18, 2024, Officers Brandon Fitzgibbons and Domenick Allegretta with the Hoboken Police Department were dispatched to a report of a shoplifting involving 2 females that had occurred at ShopRite at 900 Madison Street. They made contact with the alleged shoplifters, who were being detained in the loss prevention office. The alleged shoplifters were identified as 30-year-old Ana and 38-year-old Maritza, and they claimed to be a couple.

The loss prevention officer showed the officers surveillance footage of the 2 alleged suspects attempting to leave without paying for 75 food products totaling $311.72 after only paying for 6 items. The loss prevention officer detained these 2 individuals as they approached the exit door and escorted them to the loss prevention office.

Officers Fitzgibbons and Allegretta placed Ana and Maritza under arrest. They were transported in separate vehicles to the Hoboken Police Department for further processing. At the police station, they were searched in more detail by Officer Rose Kanan. Officer Allegretta finger printed and photographed both of them. After they were processed, they were each charged with 1 count of shoplifting merchandise under 2C:20-11B(1). After they were processed at the Hoboken Police Department and handed their summonses, they were released with a summons to appear in court.
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