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🌱 Patch AM: Asbury Park Brothers Steal BMW, Flip It In Rt. 66 Crash, Cops Say [VIDEO]

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• Asbury Park Brothers Steal BMW, Flip It In Rt. 66 Crash, Cops Say [VIDEO] (patch.com) — Residents of Asbury Park may recognize the two local brothers accused of stealing a BMW SUV and flipping it in a dramatic Route 66 crash in Neptune Township. Police say the pair fled on foot, were quickly arrested, and now face multiple charges related to the allegedly stolen vehicle, license plates, and a box cutter. The incident has drawn attention because it involves nearby roads and Asbury Park residents.
   


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