By: Jeff Sommes
A 46-year-old Irvington man accused of repeated shoplifting offenses was arrested after police responded to a reported theft at a Wawa convenience store in Maplewood.
According to police, officers were dispatched to the Wawa at 1511 Springfield Avenue around 8:23 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, after receiving a report of a man attempting to leave the store with merchandise without paying.
When officers arrived, the suspect was still at the location and was identified by the person who reported the incident.
Police arrested Antwan Edmonds, 46, of Irvington, and transported him to Maplewood Police Department headquarters, where he was charged with shoplifting.
Edmonds has reportedly been linked to multiple shoplifting incidents and is also wanted in connection with other alleged thefts.
Authorities have not provided additional details about those cases or the status of any outstanding charges.
The allegations against Edmonds in those other incidents have not been adjudicated.