Crime & Safety
Gloucester Township Police Investigate Suspected Luring Incident off Sicklerville Road
A juvenile girl was approached by a suspicious vehicle as she walked to school Friday morning.
Gloucester Township Police are searching for a person who allegedly attempted to pick up a juvenile girl as she walked to school Friday morning.
The student was approached as she walked to school at 7:40 a.m. on Mullen Drive of the Coblestone Development off Sicklerville Road. She was approached by a red or maroon four-door vehicle with tinted windows.
The driver partially opened the window and allegedly asked the student if she wanted a ride. The student immediately ran to the middle school. The vehicle was last seen driving into the development.
The student couldn't offer a description of the person because their windows were tinted and the window was only partially opened.
This incident is currently under investigation by the Gloucester Township Police Investigations Bureau Juvenile Unit. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500, or to call the GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line: 856-842-5560.
To send an Anonymous Tip via Text Message to Gloucester Township Police, text the keyword TIP GLOTWPPD and your tip message to 888777 . You may also click here to access the Anonymous Web Tip page.
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