PENNS GROVE — A tip has resulted in the capture of a man wanted for multiple burglaries in the borough, authorities said.
Robert “Bobby” Oliver, 23, has been arrested on burglary charges in Penns Grove, police say. (SCCF)
Penns Grove Chief of Police John T. Stranahan Sr. said Robert “Bobby” Oliver was taken into custody around 12:15 p.m. Saturday.
The chief credited a tip from the public with leading to the arrest of Oliver, 23, of Carneys Point.
Oliver was found at a friend’s house on Straughens Lane, in Penns Grove the chief said.
According to police, Oliver is a suspect in multiple burglaries at commercial establishments in Penns Grove over the past few days.
On Friday authorities released a surveillance photo they said showed Oliver allegedly in the act of burglarizing one location.
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Once that they had identified Oliver as a suspect in the cases, authorities issued a warrant for Oliver’s arrest charging him with multiple counts of burglar and theft, police said..
Oliver is being held in the Salem County Correctional Facility, Mannington Township, without bail pending court, authorities said.
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