Crime & Safety

Pair Arrested for Alleged Thefts at Graydon, Other Local Pools

Police claim a Wyckoff woman and Park Ridge man grabbed purses and cell phones from unsuspecting pool attendees, according to reports.

A couple are facing theft charges for allegedly stealing personal valuables from patrons at Graydon and three other municipal pools in Bergen County, according to published reports.

Wyckoff resident Marissa Molta, 22, and Scott Nelson, 22, of Park Ridge are facing charges of receiving stolen property, theft, and for trafficking personal identification, according to a report on northjersey.com.

The pair were arrested Monday by Hillsdale police after a traffic stop linked them to the alleged thefts, police told The Pascack Valley Community Life. They're alleged to have grabbed pocketbooks and credit cards.

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Police launched a joint investigation after a series of burglaries were reported at Graydon Pool, the Park Ridge municipal pool, Stony Brook Swim Club in Hillsdale, and Old Mill Pool in Woodcliff Lake.

Ridgewood Police Cpt. Jacqueline Luthcke said a resident reported her cell phone and purse stolen on July 12. Two others reported missing items, according to police. It was the only date where thefts had been reported.

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Parks and Recreation officials said they don't know how the alleged thieves gained entry to Graydon.

"We have advised our pool staff (security) to be vigilant of any out of place/unusual individuals," Parks and Recreation Director Tim Cronin said Wednesday. "We always advise patrons and staff for the matter to be aware of their surroundings and to leave their personal property unattended."

[Clarification – there were multiple incidents of theft reported on July 12 at Graydon. This article was last updated at 2:53 p.m. Wednesday.]


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