Philadelphia Man Facing Burglary Charges in North Wildwood, NJ

• A South Jersey restaurant burglary led to an investigation
• Surveillance video played a key role in the case
• Police say the suspect turned himself in

Philadelphia Man Charged in North Wildwood Burglary

A man from Philadelphia is facing charges in connection with an alleged burglary and theft at a Jersey Shore restaurant earlier this summer.

The North Wildwood Police Department says the scene unfolded on July 6th when their officers responded to a report of a man who had entered The Inlet on Olde on East Walnut Avenue and reportedly stole various credit and gift cards. That person then used those credit cards at stores in Atlantic City, according to officials.

After reviewing surveillance cameras, an investigation led to the identification of the suspect as 60-year-old James A. White from Philadelphia and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

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On August 24th, White turned himself in to the North Wildwood Police Department.

Arrest and Charges Filed

He is facing the following charges:

• Burglary
• Theft
• Possession/use of a stolen credit card

Per bail reform guidelines, White is being held at the Cape May County Correctional Facility.

Anyone with additional information on this case is asked to contact police at (609) 522-2411.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.