Montclair Police: ‘Luring’ Involving 2 Girls Reported Last Week

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A “luring” incident was reported in Montclair last week, police announced Tuesday.

According to the Montclair Police Department, a Heller Way resident said her 12-year-old daughter and 8-year-old niece were playing in the front yard of their home on March 18, when a dark-red, four-door vehicle stopped nearby.

The driver – described as a man from 20 to 30-years-old – allegedly asked the girls if they needed a ride. The juveniles ran to the back yard and told their parents what happened, authorities said.

Police said anyone with information about the incident can contact Detective Daniel Heiser at (973) 509-4724.

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