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Philadelphia Fugitive Stole $4K Worth Of Designer Handbags In South Jersey: Police

A 21-year-old fugitive has been arrested in Philadelphia in connection with allegedly stealing $4,000 in designer handbags from a store in South Jersey, authorities said.

Fred Johnson

Fred Johnson

Photo Credit: Evesham police

Fred Johnson of Philadelphia was charged on a warrant with robbery and theft, Evesham police said on Tuesday, Jan. 9. 

On Nov. 9, 2023, Evesham police responded to the Second to None Consignment shop at 230 N. Maple Ave. for a robbery.

A store employee told police that a man had entered the store and stole over $4,000 in designer handbags, police said. When employees tried to stop him, he allegedly used force to exit the store, police said. No one was injured.

A suspect was identified as Johnson. A warrant was issued for Johnson’s arrest and he was apprehended in Philadelphia on Dec. 6, 2023, police said. Johnson is currently incarcerated in Philadelphia awaiting extradition back to New Jersey, they said.

This investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Evesham Police Department at 856-983-1116, confidential tip line at 856-983-4699 / email LatigonaN@eveshampd.org, Anonymous tips text ETPDTIP to 847411.

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