Burglary at Hooper Avenue Subway Shop Under Investigation

An early morning burglary at a Hooper Avenue Subway sandwich shop is under investigation by authorities. 

Toms River police responded to the 1358 Hooper Ave. location after being advised at 4:30 a.m. Thursday that the front glass door was smashed out, said Chief of Police Michael Mastronardy. 

After shattering the front door to gain entry, the unknown suspects removed a cash register containing $200, according to Mastronardy.

The incident is under investigation by Officers Brian O’Leary and Joseph Mastronardy, the chief said. 

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Toms River Fire Companies No. 1 and 2 responded to a shed fire at 34 Point O Woods Drive Wednesday night. 

Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, which was reported at about 9:30 p.m., Mastronardy said. 

The fire may have been caused by a heat lamp inside the shed, according to Officer William Hutton. 

A shed in the neighboring vacant property, 36 Point O Woods Drive, also sustained damage from the fire.