The Ocean City Police Department Detective Bureau is investigating an assault and luring attempt of a girl that occurred on Sept. 5 at 11:45 a.m. in the area of 18th Street and Central Avenue.
In addition to assault, the suspect attempted to lure the girl to his vehicle, police said in a Facebook post.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 50-60 years old, approximately 6 feet tall and 230 pounds.
He was driving a newer model, black Jeep Grand Cherokee, bearing an unknown Pennsylvania license plate, police said. The vehicle has dark front and rear window tint.
Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Matt Crowley at (609) 525-9133 or mcc@ocnj.us or Sgt. Dan Lancaster at (609) 525-9128 or dlancaster@ocnj.us. Tips may remain anonymous.
