Police Nab Red Bank Regional Car Thieves

Two teenagers have been charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft for stealing items from unlocked cars in the (RBR) parking lot while school was in session.

An RBR staff member reportedly witnessed Lauren Papworth, 18, of Atlantic Highlands, and Jason Wilson, 18, of Red Bank, entering vehicles and removing electronics and other miscellaneous items on Nov. 15.

The incident was reported to School Resource Officer Peter Gibson, and Little Silver Police arrested Papworth and Wilson on Nov. 17.

Police say the suspects are responsible for a rash of thefts which took place during school hours throughout the Fall, and that after the arrest, over $2,000 of property was recovered, some of which was found at local pawn shops. 

Wilson, a former RBR student, and Papworth were released from custody after posting bail. 

Police reported that the pair also confessed to other thefts in the area which are still currently under investigation.