South Brunswick police seek alleged Wawa thief

 

SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick police have issued a warrant for 49-year-old Eddie Lee Jr. in connection to two recent thefts from local convenience stores. 

Lee has been charged with stealing more than $3,000 in cigarettes from Wawa locations in South Brunswick within the past month, according to information provided by the South Brunswick Police Department.

The first incident occurred at the Route 27 location on Nov. 19, followed by another incident on Route 535 on Dec. 6.  Store surveillance footage shows Lee allegedly going behind the checkout counter and taking cartons of cigarettes without paying.

Lee was allegedly seen entering a silver Honda Accord during the theft on Nov. 19 and a red Chevrolet Avalanche during the theft on Dec. 6.

Lee is also wanted for similar thefts in surrounding areas. Police believe he is still in the Middlesex County area and are requesting the public’s assistance in locating him.

 

Anyone with information on Lee Jr.’s whereabouts should call South Brunswick police at 732-329-4646.