Crime & Safety
Man Accused of Shoplifting TV from Walmart
Man tried to steal Samsung television with a forged receipt.
arrested a Newark man after allegedly attempting to steal a Samsung television from .
According to the complaint warrant, Juan Marrero, 52, allegedly removed security tags from the television and tried to leave the store using a forged sales receipt without paying the full retail value of over $700.
According to police documents, Marrero is charged with shoplifting, forgery and criminal simulation.
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Police arrested Marrero on Saturday, Feb. 25. He did have a prior criminal history and prior warrants for his arrest.
Marrero has been remanded to the . Total bail is set at $25,000.
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He is scheduled for a first appearance in court on Feb. 28 at 8 a.m.
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