William E. Schwalenburg, 50, of Bound Brook, is facing several charges, including shoplifting and receiving stolen property, after being stopped by Raritan Township police on Route 202.
RARITAN TWP. - William E. Schwalenburg, 50, of Bound Brook, is facing several charges, including shoplifting and receiving stolen property, after being stopped by police on Route 202.
Schwalenburg was initially stopped by Officer Rob Landolina at around 12:10 p.m. on Dec. 16 because he was driving with a suspended driver's license. A check revealed he had two warrants for his arrest from Raritan Borough and Manville municipal courts.
Schwalenburg was charged with receiving stolen property because he was found in possession of a stolen Ring brand outdoor camera and Wing brand smart phone that had been reported stolen from Walmart located off Route 31, police said. The items are valued at $300.
He was also issued a motor-vehicle summons for driving while suspended.
Schwalenburg was turned over to Hillsborough Township Police Department because he was wanted for allegedly shoplifted two Fitbit watches, with a total value of $492, from Kohl's located off Route 206 in Hillsborough, police said.
Hillsborough police reported he tried to leave the store with the watches in a concealed bag on Dec. 5, fleeing when he was approached by a store security officer. Schwalenburg was released by Hillsborough police with a pending court date.