Detectives Benny Ramos and Jason English developed a "person of interest" in the failed June 6 attempt at the Mevlana Camii mosque that was forwarded to patrol officers, Police Director Jerry Speziale said.
This past weekend, Officers Jonathan Bustios, John Luizzi, and Evelyn Gonzalez stopped a car driven by 36-year-old Ala Abuawad and took him into custody, Speziale said.
The detectives, in turn, charged Abuawad with burglary and theft, he said.
"The coordination by the units without creating a pursuit was outstanding police work," Speziale said. "All involved played an integral role in apprehending this suspect."
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