Crime & Safety

New York Man Accused of Shoplifting from Freehold Apple Store

Michael McDonnell was arrested for allegedly shoplifting two Macbook Air Laptops from the Freehold Raceway Mall Apple Store.

A New York Man was arrested on Dec. 30 for shoplifting two Macbook Air Laptops with a total retail value of $2,298. 

According to the complaint warrant, On Dec. 30, Michael McDonnell, 45, of Merrick New York, was subdued by an off-duty police officer while fleeing from the in the .

McDonnell allegedly physically resisted and fled from loss prevention officers after concealing two Macbook Air Laptops. 

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In addition to being charged with shoplifting and fleeing from loss prevention officers, the complaint warrant states that McDonnell was also charged with becoming a fugitive from justice by violating his parole and leaving Nassau County, New York.

The arresting officer on Dec. 30, was .  McDonnell has been remanded to the on $200,000 bail. His first court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 10, 2012. 

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