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He stole from one victim to pay another, cops say

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North Jersey Crime Examiner
Talk about robbing Peter to pay Paul: A company controller found a way to repay money he stole from one victim by simply swiping what he needed from his new employer, said authorities who arrested him today.
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Riker (Bergen Tech Class of '86)

Scott F. Riker, 40, messaged his former classmates at Bergen Technical Institute that he couldn't make a Class of '86 reunion at Ed's Tavern in Saddle Brook two weekends ago because he "might be away on 8/20." He was actually in the process of being investigated and charged with theft, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said. CONTINUED....

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