LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Lakewood Police Department has filed criminal charges in connection with a cargo theft investigation involving merchandise valued at approximately $65,000.
On Feb. 4, 2026, officers responded to a report of a commercial shipment that was scheduled for delivery to Lakewood but never arrived.
The victim reported that the merchandise had been picked up out of state by a contracted driver and failed to reach its destination.
Following an investigation that included review of documentation, electronic tracking data, and coordination with out-of-state authorities, detectives determined that the individual assigned to transport the shipment did not complete the delivery.
As a result of the investigation, Kamal Singh, 24, of Fresno, California, has been charged with two counts of Theft by Deception in connection with the transportation payment and the value of the merchandise.
Singh has been entered into the National Crime Information Center database.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Chief Gregory Meyer stated, “Cargo theft impacts businesses far beyond a single transaction. Our detectives worked diligently to track this case across multiple jurisdictions and ensure that appropriate charges were filed. We will continue to pursue individuals who believe they can exploit our business community.”
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Ganley of the Lakewood Police Department Detective Bureau.
