Suspect Sketch Released In Old Bridge Child Luring Attempt

OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Police have not made an arrest in the incident last week where a man attempted to lure two young boys in Laurence Harbor, but on Thursday Old Bridge police released this composite sketch of the suspect. The sketch was done by the NJ State Police.

The widely-reported incident happened the Thursday before the July 4th holiday weekend in Laurence Harbor: A man attempted to lure two boys at the Quick Check on Cliffwood Avenue, Old Bridge police said. He tried to buy snacks for the two children and then tried to take them to his car by offering them hats and fidget spinners. One of the boys felt uncomfortable and notified the store staff. As the staff intervened, the suspect insisted the children were going with him. The suspect left the store after being told to do so by staff.

He left the area in a white Toyota, possibly a Corolla. The suspect is described as a thin, white male in his late twenties or thirties. He was wearing a gold Yankees hat, sunglasses, and a red Nike t-shirt. He was described as having brown scruff on his face as if he was unshaven.

If you know who this is, or have an additional information, please contact Detective Michael Machen at (732) 721-5600 x3210 or email mmachen@oldbridge.com.

As Patch previously reported, cash rewards are being offered to anyone who wants to provide information anonymously, by contacting Crime Stoppers of Middlesex County Inc. via phone or website. The phone number is: 1-800-939-9600. The website is: middlesextips.com. Text messages may be sent to 274637 (CRIMES) with the keyword ‘’midtip’’ followed by a message.

Those who call will be given instructions on how to collect cash rewards by using a numerical code that will be recognized by a local bank, which will pay the rewards following approval by Crime Stoppers of Middlesex County Inc.

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