LAKEWOOD, NJ – A carjacking near the New Jersey Transit Bus Terminal is under active investigation by the Lakewood Police Department.

Capt. Greg Staffordsmith stated, “We are actively investigating a carjacking that was reported to have occurred earlier this morning near the New Jersey Transit Bus Terminal.”

The incident follows a pattern of increasing crime in New Jersey, including a spate of machete-related episodes in Lakewood Township. No further details were available at the time of this report. Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution and report any suspicious activities.