Princeton Police Investigating Luring Attempt

Princeton Police are investigating a reported luring attempt Tuesday on Hamilton Avenue near Chestnut Street.

The police say a male suspect, who parked a four-door gray mini-van or SUV on Hamilton Avenue, motioned to an 11-year-old boy to come toward him. He then opened his rear passenger door and pointed for the child to get in.

The boy ran in the opposite direction, west on Hamilton. His mother happened to be driving on Hamilton, and the boy safely entered her vehicle and report the incident.

Police are looking for a 35-40-year-old man described as Hispanic or black. The suspect reportedly has a slim and lanky build and is between 5-feet, 10-inches tall and 6-feet tall. He was wearing gray sweatpants and a long sleeve shirt, possibly with yellow stripes during the alleged incident.

Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect can contact Detective Sergeant Christopher Quaste at 609-921-2100 ext. 2120 or at cquaste@princetonnj.gov.