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Theft, Assault, Credit Card Fraud: Manalapan Police Blotter
Manalapan Police reported multiple incidents of theft between Nov. 7 and Nov. 12.

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Manalapan Police reported multiple incidents of theft between Nov. 7 and Nov. 12.

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