Moorestown Police Patrols were dispatched to a residence under renovation in the 500 block of Regenhard Avenue on Nov.6 at approximately 4 a.m. after an alert neighbor observed and promptly called police reporting suspicious activity at that residence.
Officers obtained a description of the subjects vehicle, a red Nissan Xterra and were able to locate and arrest the driver on the 500 block of Camden Avenue, age 42 in possession of copper piping valued in excess of $1000 that had been cut out of the residence to be sold as scrap.
As a result of continued investigation by Moorestown Police Detectives, the man is also being charged with the following previously reported metal thefts from Township businesses and a residence.
On or about Aug. 25 Copper/Aluminum components stolen from two outside A/C units valued at $7500 from two businesses at the Blason Office Park, 509 S. Lenola Rd.
On or about Sept. 23 Copper/Aluminum components stolen from an outside A/C unit valued at $2200 at the Tai Corp., 214 Flynn Ave.
On or about Oct. 8 Copper/Aluminum components stolen from an outside A/C unit valued at $1800 from a residence in the 400 block of Pleasant Valley Ave.
On or about Oct. 20 Copper/Aluminum components stolen from three outside A/C units valued at $7500 from two businesses at the Blason Office Park, 509 S. Lenola Rd.
Bail was set at $80,000 no 10%. The subject was committed to Burlington County Jail in default of bail.
Metal theft for scrap is a significant problem throughout the area. Residents are urged to call Police if they see suspicious activity at businesses or residences at unusual times or circumstances. Contact Moorestown Police at 856–234–8300. For crimes in progress- call 911
