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Gun Brandished at Garden State Plaza: Newark “Yute” Arrested Following Post-Holiday Mall Scare

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A Handgun in the Waistband

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Paramus NJ, Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus faced a terrifying moment on Tuesday night, December 30, 2025, when a teenager was spotted brandishing a handgun inside the mall.

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Empty Stroller, Full Loot: The $2,000 Retail Theft Halted at Garden State Plaza

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Baby Stroller Used in Attempted Garden State Plaza Heist

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Paramus NJ, The Saturday after Christmas is usually the busiest day for returns and post-holiday deals at Westfield Garden State Plaza. But on December 27, 2025, one “shopper” was caught trying to pull off a brazen high-end heist using an unusual getaway vehicle: a baby stroller.

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