Arson Investigation: Suspect Car Seen Near Phillipsburg Alley Moments Before Fire, Police Say

Recognize this car? Police investigating an arson fire are seeking information on a vehicle that was seen near a Phillipsburg alley just moments before the blaze broke out.

The vehicle pictured above was seen near Lewis Street and Pear Alley in Phillipsburg just before the arson fire at 4 Lewis St. on Friday, July 15, Phillipsburg Police said in a release on Wednesday, July 27.
Photo Credit: *Phillipsburg Police via Facebook*

Valerie Musson

07/27/2022 1:11 p.m.

The vehicle pictured above was seen near Lewis Street and Pear Alley in Phillipsburg just before the arson fire at 4 Lewis St. on Friday, July 15, Phillipsburg Police said in a release on Wednesday, July 27.

According to police, the car — thought to be a dark red Hyundai Sonata — was seen in Pear Alley between 8:25 p.m. and 8:34 p.m. just before the fire was reported.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Cupon at 908-454-5501 x316.

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