Police in Camden County identify man, vehicle involved in 'suspicious' incident with juvenile
The driver sped off toward Deptford Township after contacting the juvenile, according to officials.
GLOUCESTER TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- Officials in Camden County are investigating after a "suspicious" incident took place involving a high school student Wednesday.
The man and vehicle involved in the case have been identified, according to police.
Police in Gloucester Township were notified after a man allegedly contacted a young juvenile while she was walking home from school on Wednesday.
The juvenile was leaving Triton High School and walking towards Station Avenue, according to police.
When she rounded the corner, a vehicle pulled up next to her on the sidewalk. Then, police say a male driver asked the juvenile if she needed a ride.
The driver sped off toward Deptford Township after contacting the juvenile, according to officials.
Police described the car as a dark grey or black, newer model Honda Ridgeline with a black tri-fold bed cover, black and silver wheels, rain guards on the windows, a silver roof rack, and with unknown registration.
The driver was described as an older white male who was wearing a pink or orange shirt.
On Thursday evening, police say they located the man and vehicle. An investigation is still underway, according to officials.
Officers did not release the man's identity.
