BERKELEY – After an Ocean County man stole a car out of a Wawa parking lot in Wall Township, the late-night pursuit ended in a crash on Route 9.
On the evening of January 6, police said 37-year-old Joseph Cranmer of Little Egg Harbor stole a 1989 Ford F-350 truck that was left unlocked and running in the Wawa parking lot on Highway 34 in Wall Township.
Cranmer drove off with the truck and was later located by police in Berkeley Township after the car was reported stolen, Wall Township Police said.
Cranmer was allegedly seen hitting the guardrail as well as another car in the pursuit. The pursuit subsequently ended when Cranmer crashed on Route 9 near Buckley Lane. Police said Cranmer attempted to flee on foot, but was apprehended by authorities.
Cramer was arrested and charged with the theft and other related offenses. He is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail.
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