Crime & Safety
Teen Arrested for Carjacking Shopper, Police Say
Eighteen-year-old Melvin J. Williams, of Burlington City, was identified using surveillance footage, Cinnaminson Police said.
Using surveillance footage, Cinnaminson Police arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly carjacking a woman at Ross department store over the weekend.
According to police, investigators used surveillance video to identify Melvin J. Williams, of the 900 block of Riggs Road, Burlington City. Riggs allegedly attacked the woman while she was shopping at Ross Saturday night, took her keys and drove off in her car, police said.
He was arrested at home on Monday without incident. He is charged with carjacking and two counts of theft. His bail was set at $100,000 and he was lodged in Burlington County Jail.
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Police said the stolen car was recovered.
Information provided by Cinnaminson Police. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
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