Reports Of Attempted Luring In Harbor Inn Road Area Are Unfounded, Berkeley Police Chief Says

Berkeley Township, NJ - Berkeley police have not found any evidence of attempted luring in the Harbor Inn Road area, despite an investigation into the incident, Police Chief Karin T. DiMichele said.

Police received a report on Jan. 26 of a suspicious white van with a driver who was speaking to neighborhood children at a Harbor Inn Road bus stop. Police responded immediately and also patrolled the bus stop for the next several days, the chief said.

Berkeley detectives responded to the area and conducted a follow-up investigation to try to identify the vehicle and the driver. They contacted and interviewed the driver, DiMichele said.

"At this time no evidence indicating criminal activity was uncovered and no evidence exists to indicate that this was a luring attempt," the chief said. "Additional reports of attempted luring that have been circulating on social media are unfounded. Although we have field many calls regarding this, there have been no reports of additional incidents."

The Berkeley Township Police reminds residents to always remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity promptly to 732-341-6600. Tips can be given by calling 732-341-1132 x611.