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Edgewater Police responded to a call about a shoplifting incident at Edgewater Commons at approximately 10:45 a.m. The suspects allegedly fled in a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee with more than $3,000 worth of merchandise, police said.
Patrol officers observed the vehicle traveling north on River Road and attempted to stop the motor vehicle. The driver refused to stop, drove erratically and eventually went the wrong way on a one-way street, authorities said. The Jeep collided with two police vehicles but managed to continue fleeing north from Edgewater.
Fort Lee police and Palisades Interstate Parkway police assisted in the pursuit and arrested the suspects after the vehicle became disabled, authorities said.
Charges filed
The following individuals were charged with shoplifting, receiving stolen property and other crimes:
Haynes, the driver of the stolen Jeep, faces additional charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer and assault with a vehicle, police said.
All five suspects were treated and transported to the Bergen County Jail where they await their first court appearance.
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