Royer Stanley Moreno Cedeno, 22, was charged in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries and thefts that began in June 2026, according to Deputy Chief Seth B. Kriegel. Detectives said the suspect entered primarily unlocked vehicles during the early morning hours, stealing credit cards, cash, and other valuables left inside.
Police said the stolen credit cards were later used to make fraudulent purchases at retail clothing stores in New York City. Detectives identified Cedeno through surveillance footage, investigative leads, and coordination with several law enforcement agencies, according to the release.
Cedeno is charged with seven counts of third-degree burglary, two counts of third-degree theft, eight counts of fourth-degree credit card theft, and one count of receiving a lost or stolen credit card, police said. Members of the New York City Police Department arrested him on July 16. He was later extradited to New Jersey and remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending further court proceedings.
Cedeno was a standout left-handed pitcher who attended Bergen Catholic High School after previously attending St. Joseph Regional, according to his Perfect Game player profile. The 6-foot, 195-pound pitcher earned a Perfect Game grade of 9, reached 89 mph with his fastball, and ranked among the top 500 players nationally in the Class of 2023. He was the No. 7-ranked left-handed pitcher in New Jersey, and in 2023, participated in the MLB Breakthrough Series, an elite development program through the MLB.
He appeared to have played one semester of baseball for Seminole State College of Florida in 2023-24.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to identify additional victims, police said. Anyone who believes their vehicle may have been unlawfully entered or tampered with but has not yet reported the incident is encouraged to contact the Teaneck Police Department. Residents are also reminded to lock their vehicles, remove valuables from plain view, and promptly report suspicious people or vehicles in their neighborhoods.
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