A Bayonne man was charged with credit card theft, breaking into a car, and stealing an e-bike yesterday for three unrelated incidents, police said.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
James Bostic, 42, of Bayonne, is charged with credit card theft, burglary and theft, and
receiving stolen property, according to Police Capt. Eric Amato.
Bostic was taken into custody at 9:00 a.m. after being identified as the robber in three prior incidents involving burglary, theft, and receiving stolen property.
On September 27th, Bostic was arrested on unrelated charges at his residence. During the arrest, officers observed numerous items inside his residence that were later determined to be proceeds of the following reported incidents, thus linking Bostic to the crimes.
Additionally on May 2nd, 2022, a victim reported that he had lost his wallet on April 30th, 2022 in the area of 42nd Street and Broadway. After viewing area surveillance cameras, the victim was able to observe an unknown male pick up the wallet and leave the area.
A credit card belonging to the victim was recovered from Bostic’s residence during his arrest on September 27th and he was charged with the credit card theft.
On August 23rd, a victim reported that an unknown individual, later identified as Bostic, entered his parked vehicle and removed property from it. The ensuing investigation led to Bostic being identified as the actor.
On September 27th, an e-bike linked to a previously reported theft was recovered from Bostic’s residence. He was previously charged with the theft and was additionally charged on October 5th with receiving stolen property, authorities said.
