Luring incident in Linden, New Jersey, under investigation

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Thursday, March 2, 2017
Police say a 16-year-old was the victim of luring in New Jersey.
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LINDEN, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police are investigating a luring case in New Jersey.

At 7 a.m. Wednesday, a 16-year-old student at Linden High School said a man driving a blue 2-door vehicle pulled up next to her and offered her a ride to school.

The vehicle then fled, traveling east on West St. George Ave. in Linden. The teen continued to school where she reported the incident.

The event is considered suspicious, and police are investigating.

The man is described as thin and white, with short brown hair, wearing a grey shirt and sunglasses

Anyone with information on the case is asked to cal (908) 474-8520.