6 charged in burglary ring that targeted shops at Jersey shore, Philadelphia and other states
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Authorities say they've busted up a commercial burglary ring allegedly responsible for thefts in several South Jersey towns, Philadelphia, and other areas outside the region.
In May 2024, thieves were caught on video taking $300,000 worth of handbags and jewelry from Queen May Jewelry on the Washington Street Mall in Cape May.
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DNA evidence and items left behind by the suspects helped lead to the identification of the suspects, according to Cape May police.
According to court documents, the suspects are also allegedly tied to other burglaries in our area on the following dates:
- Cherry Hill on March 7, 2024
- Haddonfield on May 16, 2024
- Margate on July 9, 2024
- Philadelphia on September 24, 2024
According to investigators, the suspects committed at least 18 burglaries from New York to Maryland.
"The defendants broke into the consignment shops in the middle of the night using sledgehammers and other objects, stole dozens of designer handbags and other items from each shop, and transported the stolen goods across state lines," said the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey.
The six suspects are from Washington, D.C. and Maryland and are each charged with one count of conspiracy to sell and receive stolen property that had crossed state lines.
The six suspects have been identified as follows:
- Marco Honesty, 28
- Richard Francis, 35
- Dominique Hayes, 29
- Deandre Dudley, 32
- Ilon Coles-Melson, 21
- Marcus Gallmon, 21
