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According to Manchester Police Department, on Friday, March 21, 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM, members from the Manchester Township Police Department Patrol Division and Investigations Bureau responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at the Corner Store, located at 2001 Ridgeway Road.
Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim had briefly entered the store, during which time their vehicle was taken without their knowledge. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, officers quickly saturated the area and utilized various investigative strategies to locate the stolen vehicle.
Fortunately, the vehicle was equipped with OnStar technology, which allowed officers to determine its location. The stolen vehicle was found parked on Pine Street, where officers observed it and made contact with a female subject, identified as Denise Dowling, 58, of Manchester, NJ.
Following a swift and thorough investigation, officers placed Ms. Dowling under arrest and charged her with Theft of a Motor Vehicle. In accordance with New Jersey Bail Reform guidelines, she was issued a summons and released pending a future court date. The stolen vehicle was recovered and promptly returned to its rightful owner.
The charge(s) referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
