HOWELL – Two New York residents were arrested and charged after stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from Ulta in Howell Township.
Last week, Howell Police Officers responded to the ULTA in Howell Commons regarding shoplifting with the suspect fleeing on foot.
According to police, Ptl. Matt Cuzzo spotted the suspects at the back of the plaza running toward a wooded area and directed officers to that area. Officers apprehended a 25-year-old Manhattan resident and a 21-year-old Bronx resident.
The two attempted to steal over $6,300 worth of merchandise from ULTA, police said.
The merchandise was recovered and both suspects were charged with 3rd Degree shoplifting and 4th degree Resisting Arrest by Flight. They were transported to Monmouth County Jail on these charges as well as outstanding warrants.
The Howell Township Police Department thanks the following officers for their involvement in the investigation: Ptl. Cuzzo, Ptl. Nista, Ptl. Bigelow, Ptl. Duhigg, Cpl. Moore, Ptl. Niebling, Cpl. McBride, Ptl. Casterlin, Ptl. Bush, Lt. Hochhauser, Sgt. Nagy, Sgt. Encarnacion and the foot pursuit team of Ptl. Lavarin and Ptl. Zilinski.
