Theft, Fraud, Harassment: Manalapan Police Blotter

MANALAPAN, NJ — Manalapan Police reported incidents of theft, fraud, harassment and more from Oct. 21 through Oct. 27.

Oct. 21

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A 27-year-old Manalapan resident reported that they received a text message from someone they know threatening them with physical harm.

Oct. 23

At 5:48 p.m., patrols responded to a retail store on U.S. Highway 9 for a shoplifting incident. Upon arrival, patrols spoke to a Loss Prevention Specialist who reported that two people had entered and shoplifted approximately $1,014.51 worth of merchandise from the store.

Oct. 24

An 81-year-old Manalapan resident was seeking technical
support for their laptop when they were deceived into sending unidentified actor(s) $224,814.85 during September and October of 2026.

At 8:37 p.m., patrols responded to the intersection of Brandywine Court and Fallswood Lane for a report of a stolen street sign. The caller had reported seeing three people removing and walking away with the sign. The sign was later recovered in a wooded area.

Oct. 25

At 10:03 a.m., patrols responded to a home in town in reference to a theft of property complaint. Upon arrival, the victim was identified as a 29-year-old Forked River, New Jersey resident. It was determined that an actor had stolen a watch belonging to the victim, valued at $18,450.

Oct. 26

At 9:57 a.m., patrols responded to a home in town in reference to a theft of property report. Upon arrival, the victim was identified as a 41-year-old Manalapan resident. It was determined that during the overnight hours between Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, two unidentified actors had stolen a Halloween decoration off of the victim's front lawn valued at $600.

At 10:29 a.m., patrols responded to a business in town in reference to an incident of fraud. Upon arrival, the victim was identified as a 54-year-old Manalapan resident. It was determined that unidentified actor(s) had fraudulently used the company's credit card to complete approximately $20,074.36 worth of transactions over several months.

A 52-year-old Manalapan resident reported that they were being continually harassed by two other people.

At 4:47 p.m., patrols responded to a home in town in reference to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, patrols located a Ford pickup truck fully engulfed in flames at the rear of the property. During the fire, damage was sustained to a nearby vehicle. No injuries were sustained as a result of the fire. Gordons Corner Fire Company responded and extinguished the flames. This incident remains under investigation by the Manalapan Township Fire Marshall and the Manalapan Township Police Department Detective Bureau.

At 7:55 p.m., patrols responded to a home in town in reference to a report of criminal mischief. Upon arrival, the victim was identified as a 64-year-old Manalapan resident. It was determined that unknown actor(s) had caused approximately $25 worth of damage to the victim's window screen.

Oct. 27

At 4:35 p.m., patrols responded to the Manalapan Township Police Department for a report of fraud. The victim, a 35-year-old Manalapan resident, reported that unknown actor(s) gained access to several credit cards and made numerous unauthorized charges in the amount of $5,115.

At 6:21 p.m., patrols responded to a retail store on U.S. Highway 9 in reference to a prior shoplifting incident. Upon arrival, officers met with Loss Prevention, who reported that on Sunday, October 25, two unidentified actors shoplifted approximately $4,020.85 worth of merchandise.