Crime & Safety

Suspicious Incident Reported By Teen In Parsippany: Police

Police say the man asked the teen several questions, including if she was in high school.

PARSIPPANY, NJ — A teenager said she was approached by a man who asked her several questions Wednesday, in what police are describing as a "suspicious incident."

The teen, an 18-year-old woman, was approached by the man in the area of Woodhaven Road sometime before 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Police say the man asked the teen a few questions, including if the teen was in high school and if she had a sister.

Police say the girl "quickly left the area."

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The man was described as a "well-dressed black male with a short haircut and possibly gray hair who appeared to be in his 40’s."

Anyone with information is asked to call the Investigative Division at 973-263-4311.

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