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Paramus NJ, Police arrested a man and woman from East Elmhurst, NY, after catching them with over $6,000 worth of stolen J.Crew clothing outside Garden State Plaza last week.
Suspects Identified and Arrested
On March 20, Diego Munoz-Parra, 43, and Maria Munoz-Parra, 41, were taken into custody by Paramus police detectives from the Organized Retail Crime Unit.
Detectives were conducting surveillance on a vehicle suspected to be involved in shoplifting incidents when they spotted the pair repeatedly traveling between the J.Crew store and a parked Mazda, raising suspicions.
45-Minute Surveillance Leads to Arrest
After watching the suspects for approximately 45 minutes, police observed Diego Munoz-Parra leaving the mall with a suspicious bulge under his clothing.
Detective Matt McGuire and Detective Lt. Jack Cacamis approached the pair at their vehicle and discovered that Munoz-Parra was wearing a girdle-style bodysuit filled with stolen merchandise.
Over $6,000 in Stolen Goods Recovered
Upon searching the suspects and their vehicle, police recovered $6,093.30 in stolen J.Crew items.
Criminal Charges and Jail Time
Both suspects were charged with:
✅ Receiving stolen property
✅ Organized retail theft
✅ Possession of burglary tools
Following their arrest, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti confirmed that they were taken to Bergen County Jail.
Retail Crime on the Rise in Paramus
This incident highlights the ongoing battle against organized retail crime, particularly in high-traffic shopping areas like Paramus. With police ramping up surveillance and theft prevention efforts, local businesses are working closely with law enforcement to combat shoplifting rings.
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