Morris County Game Shop Owner Stole $1,200 In Collector’s Cards From Walmart, Resold For Profit

The owner of a Morris County hobby and games shop has been arrested on accusations that he stole more than $1,000 worth of Walmart merchandise and resold the items at his store for a profit.

Walmart on Rt. 23 in Franklin
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Valerie Musson

02/16/2021 4:03 p.m.

Frederick Roth of Sussex stole upwards of $1,200 worth of sports and gaming hobby cards from Walmart on Rt. 23 in Franklin throughout November 2020, borough police said.

Roth, 60, stole the high-value items by scanning them at a lower price with the self-checkout before selling them for a profit at his store, according to police, who did not mention the business by name.

Roth was charged Feb. 10 with third-degree shoplifting. He was also issued a borough ordinance violation for maintaining a nuisance on commercial property.

Roth was released in accordance with the NJ Bail Reform Act and is scheduled to appear in Sussex County Superior Court.

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