Suspicious Man Approached 3 Kids In Gloucester Township: Police

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are investigating an incident in which an adult man approached three children as they walked home from school in Gloucester Township.

A 10-year-old and two seven-year olds were walking home from Glendora School on Station Avenue near Ridge Avenue at about 3:05 p.m. Tuesday afternoon when they were approached by the man in a car, police said Wednesday afternoon.

The driver asked if they needed a ride. When one of the children said no, the man responded, “Come get in.” The children then ran from the area.

The driver is described as a white man in his 30s with black hair. He was wearing black pants and black sweatshirt. The car is described as an older, green, 4-door vehicle with an "H" on the back. It was reported the vehicle had a broken out drivers side tail light. He left the area on Station Avenue, heading toward 7-11.

Anyone who has any information on this incident is asked to call 9-1-1, the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228- 4500 or 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 leave an anonymous tip: https:local.nixle.com/tip/alert/5170177.

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