Shoplifting Duo Arrested at Hoboken ShopRite for Stealing Energy Drinks and Toothpaste

Around 5:00 PM on April 22, 2024, Officers Ramon Calderon and Kyle Seper with the Hoboken Police Department responded to a report of a shoplifting involving 2 males 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 25-year-old Jose Luis and 29-year-old Edgar.

The loss prevention officer showed the officers a receipt outlining the items they attempted to leave the store without paying for. The total value of the items they attempted to steal was $184.48. Officers Calderon and Seper placed Jose Luis and Edgar under arrest. A search of their persons revealed that they were in possession of prohibited items.

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 the officers. It was learned that Edgar had 1 outstanding warrant from Hoboken and 1 outstanding warrant from Union City. Jose Luis had 3 outstanding warrants from Jersey City and 1 from Hoboken. After they were processed, they were each charged with shoplifting and possession. After they were processed at the Hoboken Police Department, they were transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.
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