Man charged for multiple thefts in North Wildwood

Man charged for multiple thefts in North Wildwood

WILDWOOD, NJ – North Wildwood Police Detectives observed a bicycle being stolen from a property on the 100 block of W. Spruce Avenue on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at approximately 1:23 PM. As the suspect, Pedro Plasencia-Gonzalez, attempted to leave the scene on the stolen bicycle, Lieutenant Adam McGraw stopped and arrested him on the 100 E. block of Walnut Avenue.

Search incident to arrest revealed Plasencia-Gonzalez was in possession of approximately 20 wax folds of suspected heroin and a pair of bolt cutters. Pedro Plasencia-Gonzalez (30), residing in Wildwood, NJ, was charged with theft, Possession of CDS (Heroin) and Possession of Burglary Tools. He was processed and placed on a warrant in accordance with State of New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform guidelines and was transported to the Cape May County Correctional Center.Plasencia-Gonzalez was also arrested by North Wildwood Police on June 24, 2021 by Detective Joseph Kopetsky and charged with four counts of Theft, Possession of Burglary Tools, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia for stealing bicycles and cutting locks throughout the City. He also had multiple warrants for his arrest at the time and was placed in the Cape May County Correctional Center.