Police search for suspect who blew up porta-potty outside New Jersey superstore

Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County are searching for the person who blew up a porta-potty.

News 12 Staff

Aug 27, 2019, 9:55 AM

Updated 1,750 days ago

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Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County are searching for the person who blew up a porta-potty.
The incident happened Sunday just before 8 p.m. at the site of the new Home and Holiday Decor superstore on Route 42.
According to police, the area was evacuated as a precaution.
Police say the bomb squad gave the all-clear about two hours after the explosion.


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