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New Jersey Man Steals $200K in Metal from Giant Wheel Renovation

2/20/2026

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William Morelli, a New Jersey man, was arrested for stealing nearly $200,000 in metal from a construction site renovating the Giant Wheel on Wildwood's boardwalk, and he sold the metal to a scrap yard.
The investigation began on February 4 after police received a suspect description from surveillance footage.
Morey's Piers expressed heartbreak but remains committed to completing the project for the 2026 season, starting in May.

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Story summary

William Morelli, a New Jersey man, was arrested for stealing nearly $200,000 in metal from a construction site renovating the Giant Wheel on Wildwood's boardwalk, and he sold the metal to a scrap yard.
The investigation began on February 4 after police received a suspect description from surveillance footage.
Morey's Piers expressed heartbreak but remains committed to completing the project for the 2026 season, starting in May.