PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to ShopRite for a reported Shoplifting at 9:27 a.m. on Saturday, July 8.
Upon their arrival they spoke with an employee who advised them that store security had stopped Richard Jacobus, 58, Montville, who was shoplifting.
After a brief investigation it was determined that Mr. Jacobus paid for a few items in his shopping cart, but failed to pay for approximately $70.00 in merchandise that was concealed in his jacket.
Mr. Jacobus was placed under arrest and transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters. While there, he was processed and charged with Shoplifting a Disorderly Persons Offense.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
