Princeton Public Library loses 31 video games

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The Princeton Public Library is short 31 video games that were checked out and not returned by someone who created a library card, according to the Princeton Police Department.

When police checked on the address that the suspect provided in order to get a library card, the homeowner said that person had never lived there. Police tried without success to contact the suspect in the incident, which was reported on Sept. 17.

Library officials said that replacement costs and processing fees totaled $2,019. Officials said they want to press criminal charges if the property is not returned, police said.

LEA KAHN, Staff Writer
LEA KAHN, Staff Writer
Lea began working for the Packet publications in 1985, covering Lawrence Twp., and then expanding her coverage to Princeton in 2019. While history is her favorite topic, she has earned 13 awards from the New Jersey Press Association for coverage ranging from features to government and education. Lea continues to cover Lawrence Twp. and Princeton. She can be reached via email at lkahn@donnelly.media.

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