Police: Manalapan Man Robs Homes, Cars, Uses Stolen Credit Cards

Christopher Cavallo, 32, of Manalapan, has been arrested by the Manalapan Township Police Department and charged with burglaries, thefts, and using stolen credit cards.

The Salter Court man reportedly burglarized a Manalapan home and their motor vehicle, which was unlocked at the time of the theft. Several packs of cigarettes and a set of Calloway golf clubs, valued at $2,000, were stolen from the vehicle. Cavallo allegedly concealed these golf clubs in the trunk of his car, according to the arrest report.

Cavallo was also charged with the burglary of another Manalapan home and the owner's unlocked car. The victim’s wallet, containing $200 and various credit cards, were stolen. One of these stolen credit cards was used to make a $158.56 purchase at the CVS/Pharmacy on Route 33 as well as a $155.60 and $82.54 purchase at the Wawa on Route 9 in Manalapan on Jan. 24, the same date of the theft, according to police.

He also allegedly used the victim’s Sams Club Discover Card on Jan. 24 and purchased $1,604.99 at the Best Buy in Manalapan. 

Cavallo had been arrested previously by Marlboro Township Police for allegedly burglarizing six cars within the Township during the month of January. He was also arrested by the Freehold Township Police Department for allegedly stealing credit cards from a parked car and using them at two Freehold businesses.

Cavallo is currently remanded in Monmouth County Correctional Institute in default of $75,000 bail out of Manalapan, $60,000 bail out of Marlboro, and $120,000 bail out of Freehold Township.