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Lakewood Today
By the People, for the People
California Man Charged in $65K Slipper Theft
Kamal Singh accused of failing to deliver cargo to Lakewood business
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Kamal Singh, a 24-year-old man from Fresno, California, has been charged with two counts of theft by deception after allegedly stealing $65,000 worth of slippers from a Lakewood business. Police say Singh picked up the merchandise out of state but failed to complete the delivery, and his name has been entered into a national database as a wanted person.
Why it matters
Theft of commercial cargo is an ongoing issue that can have significant financial impacts on businesses. This case highlights the need for tight security measures and tracking systems to prevent such crimes from occurring.
The details
According to police, the unnamed victim reported on February 4th that a shipment of slippers they had ordered never arrived. Detectives were able to trace the cargo's electronic tracking data with the help of out-of-state authorities and determined that Singh, the contracted driver, did not complete the delivery as expected.
- The theft was reported to police on February 4, 2026.
- Singh's name has been entered into a National Crime Information Center database.
The players
Kamal Singh
A 24-year-old man from Fresno, California, who has been charged with two counts of theft by deception for allegedly stealing $65,000 worth of slippers.
Lakewood Police Department
The law enforcement agency investigating the theft and seeking information from the public.
What they’re saying
“Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Lakewood Detective John Ganley at 732-363-0200.”
— Lakewood Police Department (app.com)
What’s next
The judge will decide whether to allow Singh to be released on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing problem of cargo theft and the need for businesses to have robust security measures and tracking systems in place to prevent such crimes from occurring.
