Crime & Safety

Man in Tow Truck Tried to Lure Girl, Police Say

Florham Park police issued an alert about a red tow truck based on information from Madison authorities.

A man in a red tow truck offered a girl a ride on Greenwood Avenue on Tuesday, police said.

Florham Park police posted information about the possible attempted luring incident on their Facebook page on Tuesday afternoon, saying the vehicle, which had white lettering, was last seen headed toward Florham Park.

Additional information was not available at the time, according to the post, which follows:

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Madison PD report attempted luring of a female victim on Greenwood Ave eariler today. Limited information is available at this time. Vehicle is a red tow truck with white lettering. Vehicle pulled up and a young white male asked the victim if she wanted a ride. Vehicle left area - last seen heading towards Florham Park. No Further info at this time. Parents are reminded to speak to their children about strangers.

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