Rahway Police Are Investigating a String of Burglaries
Burglars smashed through the front doors of at least four Rahway businesses between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. No arrests have been made.
The front door of E Z Check convenience store at St. Georges Avenue and Albemarle Street remained boarded up on Wednesday morning after burglars smashed through it overnight. (The Central Jerseyan)
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Chris Howell | June 18, 2026
Rahway police are investigating a series of overnight break-ins that hit at least four businesses between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Among the businesses confirmed as targets were the E Z Check convenience store at the corner of St. Georges Avenue and Albemarle Street and Mr. Subs on Route 1&9 South. At E Z Check, the suspects smashed through the front door to gain entry. It remained boarded up on Wednesday morning with a paper “open” sign affixed to it.
Video circulating on social media showed the front door of Mr. Subs also smashed in. “All that for a jar of mayo and half bucket of pickles,” the business commented on the post.
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Investigators are examining whether the incidents are related but are not releasing details on suspects, methods of operation, or evidence while the investigation is active. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rahway Police Department Detective Bureau at (732) 827-2200. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Union County Crime Stoppers at (908) 654-8477 or at uctip.org.
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