Theft Of Mislaid Property, Forgery: Princeton Police Blotter

The following is a summary of incidents as reported by Princeton Police:

PRINCETON, NJ - On Oct. 14, a victim reported that a check originally issued for $77.53 was altered and cashed for $7,373.86. Further investigation revealed that the check was presented at a TD Bank branch in Manhattan on Sept. 14. The victim reported a monetary loss of $7,373.86. The investigation is ongoing.

On Oct. 18, a resident reported that his black bicycle was stolen from a locked bicycle shed at Thanet Circle sometime between Oct. 16 - 18. The bicycle had the name “Ricardo” painted on the handlebars in yellow and green paint and a red reflector light on the rear. The investigation is ongoing.

On Oct. 19, 2026, a victim reported that his black backpack containing a silver Apple MacBook Air was stolen after he unintentionally left it near a soccer goal at his school on Oct. 15. The total value of the stolen property was $840. The investigation is ongoing.

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