A stolen truck carrying $400,000 worth of Pine Sol was found empty in New Jersey last week. The truck, which was stolen from Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on August 3, was discovered abandoned along Interstate 80 in Saddle Brook. Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that the cleaning products were missing when the truck was located by New Jersey State Police.
The truck, a white 2014 Freightliner, was initially reported stolen from a truck repair facility on North Fairville Avenue in West Hanover Township. The theft has impacted multiple businesses, including Evans Delivery Company Inc., Norfolk Southern, and C.H. Robinson, who were listed as victims in the police report.
The investigation into the theft is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the whereabouts of the missing Pine Sol and the individuals responsible for the theft. As the case develops, Pennsylvania State Police continue to gather information and encourage anyone with details to come forward.
According Local21, the cargo container itself was valued at about $2,000. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about cargo theft and the challenges faced by logistics and transportation companies in securing their shipments.