Division of Gaming Enforcement
David Samson, Attorney General
John Peter Suarez, Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 8, 2002

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kerry Hand (609) 441-2533, Pager (609) 229-2198

State Police Arrest New York Man For $20,000 Casino Gaming Chip Theft

ATLANTIC CITY - Attorney General David Samson announced today the arrest of Bradley B. Vick, 25, of Rockaway, N.Y., who allegedly stole $20,700 worth of gaming chips from a blackjack table at Caesars Casino in Atlantic City on Feb. 6.

Early Wednesday afternoon, Vick allegedly approached a blackjack table at Caesars, grabbed more than $20,000 worth of high denomination gaming chips and then raced from the casino before he could be apprehended by authorities.

On Feb. 7, Caesars' casino employees notified State Police assigned to the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) that a woman was trying to cash out $1,500 worth of the stolen chips at the cashiers' cage. Caesars' cage employees had been alerted by State Police to be on the lookout for any suspicious chip redemption transactions in light of the recent theft. The woman, identified as Chantel Cordrey, 19, of Bronx, NY was detained by State Police. Further investigation revealed that another suspect, Nancy Cabaret, 23, of Elizabeth, had also cashed out a stolen $1,000 gaming chip prior to the apprehension of Cordrey. State Police were ultimately able to develop information leading them to Vick's whereabouts. He was apprehended early this morning at the Royal Motel in Elizabeth where State Police, in conjunction with the Elizabeth Police Department, recovered $15,000 worth of the stolen chips.

Bradley Vick was arraigned in Atlantic County this afternoon and is charged with theft by unlawful taking (third degree). If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison. Cordrey is charged with receiving stolen property and has been released on her own recognizance. Cabaret has not been apprehended.

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