GPS Tracking Leads Police to Stolen iPad, Image of Suspect

Manchester police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man accused of stealing electronics and jewelry from a township home last week after GPS in a device led them to its location and surveillance video of the suspect. 

Manchester police responded to a burglary in the township’s Ridgeway section on July 2 where two Apple iPads and an engagement ring were reported stolen, said Lt. Vincent Manco.  

An iPad was tracked by its GPS to an Exxon gas station located at 2000 Rt. 66 in Neptune Township and located in a trash receptacle located on that premises, Manco said.

After reviewing surveillance footage from the gas station, Manco said the suspect, Michael L. Lobue, was captured placing the iPad into the trash container.  

Charges are pending for Lobue, Manco said, and the investigation is ongoing.

Police ask that anyone with Information regarding Lobue’s whereabouts call Manchester police at 732-657-6111 or submit information to the department’s tip line on www.manchesterpolicenj.com.