Crime & Safety

Cherry Hill Police Release Sketch Of Man In Attempted Kidnappings

Cherry Hill police are asking for the public's help to find a man who has now been accused in two attempted kidnappings.

Cherry Hill police are asking for the public's help to find a man who has now been accused in two attempted kidnappings.
Cherry Hill police are asking for the public's help to find a man who has now been accused in two attempted kidnappings. (Cherry Hill Police)

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Cherry Hill police have released a composite sketch of a man who is now accused of attempting to kidnap two women at an apartment complex in the township.

On Saturday, police reported that the man attempted to kidnap a woman who was walking in a parking garage in the Plaza Grande Apartments on Park Boulevard at about 7:30 p.m. Friday night.

In that incident, he robbed her at gunpoint and attempted to force her into the trunk of his car, but she managed to escape, police said. Read more here: Man Robbed, Tried To Kidnap Woman At Cherry Hill Apartments: PD

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On Wednesday, police said that a similar incident happened in the same apartment complex on Nov. 14. At about 7 p.m. that night, a woman was approached by a man in the unit block of Pacer Court, police said.

The man tried to start a conversation with her before he suddenly pushed her to the ground, police said. The woman screamed, and the man took off in a dark-colored sedan that may have had a loud muffler, according to police.

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The man in both incidents is described as a Black man, 35-45 years of age, approximately 5'10" with a thin build and wavy black and gray hair. A composite sketch, provided by Cherry Hill police, is attached to this post.

Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to call the Cherry Hill Police Department at 856-488-7828. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by emailing tips@cherryhillpolice.com or clicking on https://local.nixle.com/tip/alert/7196358.

Information can also be sent by texting TIP CHERRYHILLPD followed by your message to 888777.

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