Crime & Safety

Attempted Luring in Haddon Twp.

Police say a man tried to get a 7-year-old boy to get into a minivan in the West Collingswood section of the township Monday night.

Haddon Township police reported today a man tried to lure a 7-year-old boy into a minivan Monday night as the boy was playing in the 600 block of Black Horse Pike West.

The incident happened around 7:25 p.m. Monday, near the Sleepy's store. Officials say the boy was playing in an alley at the rear of the store when a man in a white minivan pulled up and told him to get in.

The boy fled and told his parents.

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Police are asking anyone who may have seen the van or the incident to contact them immediately at 856-854-1176, Ext 4153 or the anonymous tip line at Ext. 4TIP (4847).

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