Crime at 500 BLOCK OF PATERSON AVE on 12/29/2025 6:31 PM
Type: Other
Date: 12/29/2025 6:31 PM
Description: Perp Search/Chase. PD searching for a male in a & Red jacket wanted for shoplifting
Address: 500 BLOCK OF PATERSON AVE, East Rutherford, NJ
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