Suspected Bucks Co. Child Luring Incident Was 'Misunderstanding': Cops

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Falls Township Police Department said that the previously suspected child luring incident was a "misunderstanding," and that there is no threat posed to the public.

"Based on the circulation, we were able to locate the vehicle and speak with the involved subject," the police department said in a statement.

"The subsequent investigation determined that it was a misunderstanding between the two, no charges are warranted, and there is no threat or danger to the community."

According to a statement from the Superintendent of Schools and the high school's principal, the incident occurred on Queen Anne Boulevard, between South Olds and Trenton Road, around 2:30 p.m.

"Thanks again for everyone's vigilance," the police department said.

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FAIRLESS HILLS, PA — The Pennsbury School District has acknowledged an attempted luring of a child just off the property of Pennsbury High School on the afternoon of Friday, March 18.

According to a statement from the Superintendent of Schools and the high school's principal, the incident occurred on Queen Anne Boulevard, between South Olds and Trenton Road, around 2:30 p.m.

The student said that a white male, driving a silver four-door sedan, approached her on the road and offered her a ride.

When she ignored him, the student said that the man demanded that she get in his car.

Several Pennsbury students, who were on the other side of the road when this happened, intervened in the situation. The man drove off when approached.

"We would also like to acknowledge the efforts of the students who intervened and the student involved for telling the high school administration what happened," school officials said in a statement. "Please remind your children to call 911 and/or tell a trusted adult if anything similar happens to them."

The Falls Township Police Department is currently investigating the incident.