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Changzhu Lu, 42 and Tung Wong, 57, both Brooklyn residents were spotted by the officer picking up a package from a porch of a home on the 1700 block of Dill Avenue, police said. The officer knew the homeowner and did not recognize the men, police said.
The officer called dispatch for assistance as he saw the men drop the package in nearby bushes, police said. The two men were eventually stopped by police and arrested, officers said. The package was returned to its rightful owner, undamaged, police said.
Lu and Wong were charged third degree theft and were released on a summons, police said.
Detectives said they believe these men may have been involved in similar crimes including mail theft. Anyone who believes that they may have been victimized by these men, or have additional information is encouraged to contact Det. Nicole Andrews at 908-474-8662 or via email at nandrews@lpdnj.org.
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