Manchester police seek public's help in identifying hit-and-run suspect

Manchester police seek public’s help in identifying hit-and-run suspect

January 23, 2025

MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred at the QuickChek convenience store on January 12, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m.

Surveillance footage captured the suspect operating a black Cadillac SUV with New Jersey license plates. The footage shows the vehicle leaving the scene of the crash, but the specific model of the SUV has not been identified.

Anyone with information about the incident or who recognizes the individual in the surveillance footage is urged to contact the Manchester Township Police Department at 732-657-6111. Tips can also be submitted via private messages on the department’s social media platforms or through the department’s anonymous tip line website.

The investigation remains active as police work to identify the driver responsible for the crash.

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Phil Stilton

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