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New images of suspect accused of trying to abduct 7-year-old boy from South Jersey Wawa
Authorities say the man offered the child candy to leave with him while the two were in the restroom.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:29PM
MAURICE RIVER, New Jersey (WPVI) — New Jersey state police have released new video of the man accused of trying to abduct a child in Cumberland County on Sunday.
Video shows the suspect entering and leaving the Wawa on the 3900 block of Rt. 47 in Maurice River.
Authorities say the man offered a 7-year-old boy candy to leave with him while the two were in the restroom.
New Jersey State Police released this composite sketch and a vehicle wanted in connection with an attempted abduction on May 28, 2023, at a Wawa on Rt. 47.
When the child refused, the suspect allegedly grabbed the boy’s arm and tried to take him from the store.
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The victim was able to escape and run to his mom who was using a different bathroom.
The man was seen leaving in a white Toyota 4Runner.
Anyone with information on the attempted kidnapping is asked to call police.
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