On January 23, at approximately 7:15 PM, officers responded to the Marshall’s store on a
reported shoplifting. Officers were advised that the suspect left the store prior to their
arrival. Sgt. Ryan Tenney observed the suspect walking near Godwin Avenue and placed
him under arrest. Ricardo E. Campos Bardales, Elmwood Park NJ, age 44, was
transported to headquarters and charged with shoplifting, possession of tools to defeat
anti-shoplifting devices, and obstruction of justice. He was released from custody pending
a court date.
On January 24, at approximately 2:15 PM, officers responded to ShopRite on a shoplifter
that was being detained by store personnel. Officers were advised that the suspect had
attempted to bypass the registers and exit the store without paying for the items in his
shopping cart. Edward Gordon, Midland Park NJ, age 66, was placed under arrest and
transported to headquarters. He was charged with 3rd degree shoplifting and released
pending a court date.
On January 24, at approximately 5:15 PM, officers responded to the Marshall’s store on a
reported shoplifting. Officers were advised that the suspects had left the area in a Hyundai
Elantra. P.O. Joseph Fullam observed the vehicle exiting the shopping center and stopped
it on Franklin Avenue. The investigation resulted in the arrest of the driver, Sandra L.
Vivas, Roselle NJ, age 48, and passenger Gianfranco M. Yataco Sancho, Paterson NJ, age
35. Vivas was charged with one count each of shoplifting and receiving stolen property.
She was released from custody pending a court date. Yataco Sancho was charged with one
count each of shoplifting and receiving stolen property. He was found to have an arrest
warrant from Wayne NJ and was remanded to the Bergen County Corrections and
Rehabilitation Center.
The Wyckoff Police Department would like to point out that the above individuals have been
charged with a crime, offense, and or motor vehicle violations. However, they are presumed
innocent unless and until they are found guilty in a court of law.
We cannot stress enough the value of our residents remaining alert in their neighborhoods
and reporting anything unusual or suspicious to the police, “Hear It! See It!, Report It!”
We encourage all residents to report ANY suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity occurring at
any time to the Wyckoff Police – County Communications Center at 201-891-2121 or 911 in
the event of an emergency.
