NJ State Police: Who wrecked this retaining wall in Sayreville?

SAYREVILLE — Calling it a “large scale act of vandalism,” police have asked for help finding those responsible for damage to a retaining wall in the borough.

Early on Jan. 6, sometime between 3 and 5 a.m., heavy machinery was used to significantly damage a new retaining wall that borders the intersection of South Minisink Avenue and Cheesequake Road, according to the State Police Facebook page.

Retaining wall damage in Sayreville (NJ State Police via Facebook)

Photos of the damage at the Ashland construction project along Cheesequake Road were also shared by police, who have been tracking down who did it.

Retaining wall damage in Sayreville (Google Maps)

On Jan. 6, the borough reported the damage in what Sayreville officials called a “purposeful act” on the community's official Facebook page.

Retaining wall damage in Sayreville (NJ State Police via Facebook)

Ashland, which has a facility along South Minisink Avenue, is a global additives and specialty ingredients company.

Anonymous tips can be emailed to DetBureau@Sayreville.com, or submitted by phone to Detective Pirigyi at 732-525-5411; or Lt. O’Donnell at 732-525-5426.

Erin Vogt is a reporter and anchor for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach her at erin.vogt@townsquaremedia.com

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