Oburu , Brian

(1 Count) (18) 3921 A Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3)
(1) count 3922 (A)(1) Theft by Deception (F3)
(1 Count) (18) 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
(1 count) 18 § 3926 (a)(1) (M1) Theft of Services

Age

49 (at time of arrest)

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 11"

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

Presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

ARREST

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The Nether Providence Police Department arrested Oburu , Brian on Wednesday January 15th, 2025.

Warrant Details

Warrant Type: Criminal
Date Issued: Tuesday December 10th, 2024
Issuing Authority: Honorable Elizabeth S. Gallard
Holding Department: Nether Providence Township Police
Docket Number: MJ-32128-CR-0000179-2024
Reference ID: 24-010647

Brian Oburu, a self-described cargo shipper from Burlington, New Jersey, surrendered Wednesday on theft and related charges.

Detective James Irey began an investigation in August 2024 after the Nether Providence Police Department received a complaint that Oburu was paid $970 to ship belongings to Bondo, Kenya, for a township resident.

The township resident said their merchandise never arrived in Kenya, and Oburu was not answering their phone calls or text messages. Irey traced payment to Oburu, both in cash and via CashAPP.

In addition to theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception, and theft of services, Oburu is charged with receiving stolen property. He was preliminarily arraigned and released on his own recognizance.

Location

420 Washington Avenue
Wallingford, PA 19086

Arrest Date

Jan 15, 2025

Created Jan 15th, 2025