Attempted Abduction Of 3-Year-Old Reported In Bridgewater

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — An attempted abduction of a 3-year-old child was reported in the Bradley Gardens section of Bridgewater Township on Friday afternoon, police said.

A Maple Street resident called police at about 12:43 p.m. to make the report, which was about 30 minutes after the alleged attempt occurred, Bridgewater Police Lt. John Mitzak said.

The resident said he saw a man standing in his driveway, while the 3-year-old was in the fenced-in backyard. When the resident yelled at the man, he reportedly walked away and got into a gray or silver minivan, Mitzak said.

No other description of the vehicle was available.

Police reviewed a home surveillance video near the area of the incident.

"At this time there is not enough information to substantiate the allegation," Mitzak said.

This incident is still under investigation and police are asking anyone with any information or home security cameras in the area of Maple Street to contact the Bridgewater Police Department at 908-722-4111 extension 4151 or the Bridgewater Police TIPS line at 877-660-4636.

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