Crime & Safety
Man Held Gun To Child's Head In South Jersey, State Police Say
The wanted man is described as short, possibly in his 30s, with a red beard. He had a black gun with a dark brown grip, state police said.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NJ — State police are looking for a man they say threatened a child with a gun in South Jersey.
The victim encountered the suspect on Feb. 11 in Lawrence Township (Cumberland County), according to NJ State Police.
During the brief interaction, the man "pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun with a dark brown grip and pressed it on the juvenile's head," police said.
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An approaching car caused the suspect to run away on foot, headed east on Iron Bridge Road, said police.
Troop "A" at Port Norris station is asking for the public's help finding the man in connection with the aggravated assault, and police released a composite sketch of the man on Tuesday.
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He is described as a short, white man with a red-colored beard, wearing a dark colored jacket. Police said he may be in his 30s.
State police ask anyone with information on his identity to contact the State Police Port Norris Station at 856-785-0036. Anonymous tips will be accepted.
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