Crime & Safety

Luring Incident Unproven In Morris Co., Police Say

Police say a parent reported that a woman smoking a cigarette tried to lure two children to her car.

KINNELON, NJ — Kinnelon police say they are aware of a possible luring attempt in the town, but have been unable to confirm it took place.

The possible luring attempt happened at the Kinnelon Mall, police said. A parent told police that a woman in her 50s approached their two children and said, "You look tired, do you want to sit in my car?" The parent said the woman had brown hair and was smoking a cigarette outside the mall.

No police report was filed, police said; the complainant just wanted the incident on the record.

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