Caught on Camera: Teen Arrested After Stealing E-Scooters and Bike from Teaneck High School

Several items belonging to Teaneck High School students were reported stolen over a one-month period

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Teaneck NJ, a wave of thefts targeting student property at Teaneck High School has ended with an arrest. Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr announced that an 18-year-old Teaneck resident has been taken into custody and charged in connection with the thefts of multiple electric scooters and a bicycle from the high school grounds.

Crucially, authorities confirmed the suspect is not a student and has no affiliation with Teaneck High School.

Timeline of Thefts on School Grounds

The investigation was launched after several items belonging to Teaneck High School students were reported stolen over a one-month period:

• October 14: An electric scooter, valued at $300, was reported stolen from the bicycle rack near the front entrance.

• November 13: A second electric scooter, valued at $600, was stolen from the front entrance area.

• November 20: A bicycle, valued at $293, was stolen from the high school’s courtyard area.

Arrest and Recovery: What We Know

Teaneck Police detectives were able to identify the suspect using surveillance videos obtained during their investigation.

• The Suspect: An 18-year-old Teaneck man was arrested at his home on November 21st.

• Charges: He has been charged with three counts of theft.

• Recovery: Police successfully recovered the stolen bicycle and several scooters at the suspect’s residence.

The charged man was processed and transported to the Bergen County Corrections and Rehabilitation Center to await his initial appearance in Central Municipal Court.

Protect Your Ride: Police Urge Vigilance

Following the incidents, the Teaneck Police Department is issuing a strong reminder to residents and students about the importance of securing their belongings.

“Criminals will often seek targets of opportunity, such as an unlocked bicycle or scooter, when targeting items to steal,” advises the Teaneck Police Department.

The Teaneck Police Department highly recommends using a lock to secure all bicycles and scooters. Furthermore, the department offers a valuable resource for residents: a program to register bicycles and scooters for easy identification if they are lost or stolen.

Residents interested in registering their property can contact the police department’s juvenile or community policing bureaus for more details.

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