Man charged with theft after commercial shipment worth $65,000 goes missing, New Jersey police say

The Lakewood Police Department (LPD) said that a cargo theft investigation into $65,000 worth of missing merchandise resulted in multiple charges filed.

LPD began investigating on February 4, 2026, after receiving a report of a commercial shipment that was scheduled for delivery to Lakewood, New Jersey, but never arrived.

“The victim reported that the merchandise had been picked up out of state by a contracted driver and failed to reach its destination. Following an investigation that included review of documentation, electronic tracking data, and coordination with out-of-state authorities, detectives determined that the individual assigned to transport the shipment did not complete the delivery,” police said.

Following the investigation, LPD issued two charges of Theft by Deception to Kamal Singh, 24, of Fresno, California, “in connection with the transportation payment and the value of the merchandise.”

Police say Singh’s information was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.

“Cargo theft impacts businesses far beyond a single transaction. Our detectives worked diligently to track this case across multiple jurisdictions and ensure that appropriate charges were filed. We will continue to pursue individuals who believe they can exploit our business community,” said LPD Chief Gregory Meyer.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact LPD.