Police: Four Cars Stolen in Manalapan

The Manalapan Police Department has reported four stolen motor vehicles within the Township in the last two weeks.

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At some point during the overnight hours between Monday, Feb. 4 and Tuesday, Feb. 5 two cars were stolen from the Battleground Estates neighborhood: a 2012 Infinity QX56 valued at $55,000 and a 2011 BMW 550xi valued at $75,000.

Both vehicles were parked in their driveways at the time of thefts with the key fobs inside of the vehicles. The cars came from a Hedgerow Lane and a Monkton Road residence, respectively. Both cases were turned over to Detective Peter Chalfin for investigation.

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A black 2012 BMW 650I was stolen from the driveway of a Cornwallis Court home on Sunday, Feb. 17 between 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. One of the two key fobs for the vehicle is unaccounted for and was left at the Battleground Country Club within a jacket, according to police. The vehicle was valued at $65,000. This case is pending further investigation. Anyone with information on this theft is requested to contact the Manalapan Police Department at 732-446-4300.

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A 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450, valued at about $50,000 was also stolen on Sunday, Feb. 17. The car was taken from the driveway of a Silverleaf Way home at some point between 2 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. The key fob was left inside of the car under the floor mat. The  Mercedes-Benz Emergency Response is attempting to track the vehicle. This case is currently under investigation by Ptl. Kyle Earley. Anyone with information on this theft is requested to contact the Manalapan Police Department at 732-446-4300.