Stafford Township, NJ — On January 31, 2026, at approximately 2:14 PM, ShopRite Loss Prevention reported a shoplifting incident that occurred on January 24, 2026. The male suspect, later identified as George T. Apostolou (55 years old of Bayside Avenue in Barnegat, NJ), was placed under arrest for stealing approximately $480 in merchandise from the ShopRite located at 297 Route 72 in Manahawkin.
Apostolou responded to police headquarters where he was charged with Shoplifting (2C:20-11) and subsequently released with a criminal complaint-summons to appear in Ocean County Superior Court. Officer Danielle Errico was the arresting officer.
As a reminder, the Stafford Township Police Department does not release arrest photographs of defendants. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.