The Paterson Police Department announced today that a Paterson man charged in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in the city was arrested in New York City.
The suspect, identified as Antony Arlequin-Salcedo, 27, of Paterson, was charged in Paterson following an investigation into a series of April vehicle burglaries in which vehicles were allegedly entered and airbags were among the items stolen.
The investigation into the incidents was conducted by detectives who worked to identify the individual responsible for the series of offenses and develop the evidence necessary to charge him. The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives continue to work with law enforcement partners as appropriate.
“This is a great example of our detectives doing exactly what we ask them to do – follow the evidence, identify the person responsible, and see the investigation through,” said Officer in Charge Patrick Murray. “They did excellent work putting this case together and working with regional partners to bring this individual to justice.”
Arlequin-Salcedo is charged in Paterson with 23 counts of third-degree theft and 22 counts of third-degree burglary. Each third-degree offense is punishable by three to five years in state prison and a fine of up to $15,000.
The charges against the defendant are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
This case is being prosecuted by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
