Suspect put bag over 6-year-old girl's head, tried to abduct her, police say
09/16/2019 10:19 am PDT
By Corey Crockett, WPIX
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. (WPIX) -- A man in Howell Township attempted to abduct a 6-year-old girl, placing a paper bag over her head Sunday, Howell Township Police said.
The girl told police a man driving a black SUV approached her and placed a bag over her head while she was outside, according to officers. She said she had been playing outside with friends, but when they went inside, she stayed to clean up toys, police said.
The man is said to be approximately 40 years old with black hair, a beard and a thin build. He was wearing black shorts and a black T-shirt.
Police are asking residents to review their security cameras for any footage that may be beneficial.
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