Crime & Safety

Two Arrested at Freehold Raceway Mall for Shoplifting

They allegedly had over $1,000 worth of stolen merchandise in their possession.

arrested a couple of shoplifters trying to get away with over $1,000 worth of merchandise.

Tai France, 29, and Tyrone McLeod, 31, both of Brooklyn, were arrested at the on June 25.

They allegedly tried to hide $428.50 worth of clothing and walk out of Lord and Taylor in the Freehold Raceway Mall when they were caught. They also allegedly had $72.85 worth of stolen clothing from H&M, $244.75 from American Eagle and $450 from Abercrombie & Fitch.

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France and McLeod are charged with shoplifting and receiving stolen property. Both had a prior criminal history at the time of their arrest.

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