MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Oct. 13, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Maplewood police officers responded to Warren Road on a report of a female in distress, according to a press release from the Maplewood Police Department. Upon their arrival, officers located and spoke with the female, who reported that she had exited her home and entered her vehicle, which was parked on the street. Before she was able to close the door, a white SUV pulled up next to her and a male exited the passenger side. The male grabbed her door to prevent her from closing it and began yelling “get out, get out, get out.” The female then began screaming, at which time, the male re-entered the white vehicle and fled the scene. The male was described as a black male in his early 20s with a thin build, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt. The male never demanded her belongings or announced a robbery, but the female victim believes that the man wanted her car. The female victim was uninjured.
Information regarding the incident has been communicated to other law enforcement agencies to aid in the investigation. Further, additional patrols are being assigned to the area. Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is asked to contact the Maplewood Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 973-762-3400.
The incident is under investigation and there is no further information or comment regarding the incident at this time.
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