Coronavirus April 8, 2020 5:57 pm

Man With COVID-19 Goes on Shoplifting Spree at NJ Lowe's Store, Police Say

A New Jersey man who knew he had the novel coronavirus went on a shoplifting spree, putting the four officers who arrested him in danger, investigators said. Police say the man, who they have not identified, along with two other suspects, stole more than $2,000 in power tools from a Lowe’s store in Howell Township, New Jersey, Monday afternoon. A security officer, two shoppers and four Howell Township Police officers who responded were exposed while trying to detain and arrest the trio, who took no precautions to protect others inside the store, according to investigators. Ted Greenberg reports.

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