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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police started an investigation after a man in a truck reportedly approached two students as they were walking home from a school bus stop in Bloomfield Township, though officers later concluded that no crime took place.
At approximately 3:45 p.m. Nov. 25, a man in a pickup truck approached the two South Hills Middle School students at a bus stop near Spruce Drive and Cathedral Drive, police said.
The man allegedly asked the students if they wanted a ride. Police said the students didn’t respond and went home.
The man was described as being between the ages of 35 and 45, and his vehicle was described as a light-colored extended cab pickup truck, according to reports.
“The Bloomfield Township Police Department applauds these students for being diligent of their surroundings and notifying a trusted adult of the situation. We are working closely with the school district on this incident, and our School Resource Officers are investigating this matter,” the Bloomfield Township Police Department said in a statement.
On Nov. 26, police said the individual in question had been located, identified and questioned by officers.
After a thorough investigation, police said “there is no indication that any criminal activity occurred.”
“We would like to express our appreciation for the vigilance demonstrated by the students involved, who immediately reported the situation to a trusted adult, and to the community for providing information to quickly resolve the incident. We continue to work closely with the school district to ensure the safety of our students and community,” the statement read.
The Police Department said it will continue to provide an extra presence at local schools.
“We remind our community to stay vigilant of their surroundings. Do not engage anyone that approaches you or your children inappropriately, and immediately call 911. We ask parents to remind their children about stranger danger, and contacting a trusted adult when something does not feel right,” police said in a statement.
Anyone with information is asked to contact School Resource Officer Jennifer Lower at jlower@bloomfieldtwp.org.
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