WEST CAPE MAY — A break in was discovered at Italiano’s Pizza at 600 Park Boulevard July 23 at about 10:29 a.m. involving forcibly entering a cash register and safe with the theft of approximately $14,000.
According to Cape May police, a side entrance to the building, used primarily for deliveries, was damaged to gain entry to the restaurant. Investigation led to the arrest of Jared Fratella, 30, of West Cape May who was employed as the restaurant’s delivery person.
Fratella was charged with burglary and theft, third degree crime, possession of burglar tools and a disorderly persons offense. He was lodged in the county jail in lieu of $15,000 cash bail.
Det./Sgt. Anthony Marino and Det. Doug Henderson handled the investigation and arrest.
