Shoplifting Duo Arrested for Stealing from Hoboken ShopRite

Around 8:44 AM on December 29, 2024, Officer Christopher Barral with the Hoboken Police Department responded to a report of a shoplifting at ShopRite on 900 Madison Street. He walked upstairs to the loss prevention office and made contact with a loss prevention employee. He were was informed that 2 shoplifters were being detained in the loss prevention office.

The woman was identified as Kasey Kulikowski and the man was identified as Alexander Cedano. According to store personnel, the shoplifting duo separated after they entered the store before coming back together at the self-checkout terminal and only paying for some of the items. Alexander had a total of $167.10 of unpaid items in his cart, while Kasey had $166.06 worth of unpaid merchandise in her purse.

Both Kasey and Alexander were placed under arrest. Sergeant James Barbo arrived on scene shortly afterwards, and both individuals were escorted down the stairs and placed in separate patrol cars. Officers Barral transported Kasey to the Hoboken Police Department, while Sergeant Barbo transported Alexander. Kasey were charged with shoplifting under 2C:20-11B(2) while Alexander was charged under 2C:20-11B(1), and both individuals were released with summonses pending their court appearances.

Court records indicate that Kasey has previously been charged with shoplifting in Bayonne, New Jersey on September 8, 2023 as well as January 3, 2024.
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