Northeast Cargo Security Council
Cargo Theft Intelligence 2026
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Monthly Incident Analysis: February 2026
CargoNet recorded 198 theft incidents in February 2026, reflecting a 7.91% decrease from January but a slight 1.54% increase year‑over‑year. Despite the overall month‑to‑month decline, several noteworthy shifts emerged in commodity targeting and geographic activity. Food and beverage items remained the most frequently targeted category, although thefts within this sector decreased by more than 27% compared to January.
CargoNet Fictitious Pickup Alert - Fairfield, NJ - Fragrances
Alert Message
Theft of Cargo
Incident Description
Between 01/20/26 03:30 PM and 01/20/26 04:30 PM, a shipment of men's and women's fragrances was fictitiously picked up from a warehouse on Lehigh Dr., Fairfield, NJ.
Unknown actor(s) impersonated a motor carrier and were hired to transport fragrance products. The individuals departed with the cargo and never delivered it.
The driver name provided was "Edwin", using phone number 945-392-4088. He arrived in a white Volvo tractor pulling an unmarked white reefer semi-trailer with a side door on the passenger side. Tractor number 63646 and trailer number 5237A were given during the hiring process, though the shipper did not confirm them.
The shipment remains undelivered, and the individuals involved are currently unreachable.
Date - Time - Location
Date & Time: Between 01/20/26 03:30 PM and 01/20/26 04:30 PM
Address: Lehigh Drive
City: Fairfield
State: NJ
Zip: 07004
Cargo Details
Men's and women's fragrances
Quantity: 738 Cases
Approximate Value: $100,000
Contact Information
Those with information are asked to contact the CargoNet Command Center at 1-888-595-2638.
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