Woodbridge Man Accused Of Attempting To Lure Teen Online

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A Woodbridge man has been arrested and charged with seeking a sexual encounter with an underage girl in exchange for cash, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Thursday.

The prosecutor said that Martin Klose, 64, of Woodbridge, attempted to set up a sexual encounter with an individual he believed to be a 14-year-old girl via the Internet.

Klose is charged with second-degree luring, second-degree sex assault and third-degree attempted child endangerment. He was taken into custody without incident earlier this week.

The investigation was done by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's office Special Victims Bureau and High Tech Bureau.

They are seeking additional information about Klose’s activities. Anyone with information is being asked to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Anthony Lacher at 800-533-7443.

Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-671-4400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available on iOS and Android – https://www.p3tips.com/1182), by calling 800-671-4400 or by going to the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestopper...