WOODBURY, N.J. – Police in Woodbury have arrested a 25-year-old man accused of robbing a local business while wearing a wolf mask and entering through its drive-thru window, officials announced on Wednesday.
Masked Robbery Through Drive-Thru Window
According to the Woodbury City Police Department, the incident occurred on November 5 at a business located on Mantua Avenue. The suspect reportedly climbed through the drive-thru window, brandished a weapon, and stole the cash drawer before fleeing the scene on foot through a nearby parking lot.
Authorities quickly secured the area and launched an investigation that included reviewing surveillance footage and collecting witness statements.
Search Warrant Leads to Arrest
On November 19, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on South Childs Street, where the suspect, Theodore Sparks, was taken into custody.
Sparks is now facing several charges, including:
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes
Officials confirmed that the stolen cash drawer has been recovered as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police Emphasize Community Safety
The Woodbury City Police Department credited their Watch Over Woodbury camera system for helping investigators identify and track the suspect. The system currently includes over 50 surveillance cameras operating throughout the city.
Authorities encouraged local residents and businesses to install security cameras and participate in the city’s community safety initiative.
Residents seeking information about camera installation or safety registration can contact the Woodbury Police Department at 856-845-0065.
Stay tuned to HonkNews.com for further updates as police continue to investigate the case and strengthen neighborhood surveillance efforts across Woodbury.