Police in Teaneck have arrested
three people accused of stealing
packages from multiple homes in town.
Aderlin Lluberez, 19, Albiery Lugo, 18, and a 17-year-old juvenile were all arrested Monday for multiple
thefts of the packages, authorities say.
Authorities say a resident called police
after witnessing the group steal a package from their doorstep. With the help
of another resident, officers were provided with video of one of the suspects,
as well as the suspected vehicle.
Officers stopped
the vehicle and noticed the passenger compartment of the car was packed with
what appeared to be opened stolen
packages. The trunk was also allegedly filled
with stolen packages. The investigation further revealed the trio had allegedly driven around the area
scouting houses for packages.
Police say a
passenger would then exit the vehicle with an empty box from a prior theft,
giving the appearance that he was making a delivery. The person would then
leave the empty box on the front steps and steal the delivered item from the
residence, they say.
All three were placed under arrest and charged
with third-degree theft. They allegedly had several thousands of
dollars of merchandise in their possession.
Authorities say they determined the trio was involved
in thefts from at least 11
homes in Teaneck, but detectives believe there are more outstanding victims.
Anyone who
believes they may be a victim is asked
to call the Teaneck Police Department.