UPPER DARBY TWP., Pa. – Police are investigating an incident involving a 13-year-old girl who was followed by a man in a white Dodge Ram pickup truck.
Police respond to suspicious vehicle report
The girl reported that the man attempted to coerce her into his vehicle while she was walking on the 8200 block of West Chester Pike.
She refused and sought help at a nearby business.
An adult witness intervened, confronting the driver, who then left the area. Police were able to identify and take the suspect into custody, and he will face criminal charges.
Police seek public assistance
Police urge anyone with information about similar incidents involving a white Dodge Ram pickup truck to contact them immediately.
What they’re saying:
“I saw it on Facebook,” said Riana Hamlet. She says sadly it is not uncommon.
“I wasn’t surprised,” she said about hearing what happened on a major and busy street through the township that is lined with food spots, convenience stores, and gas stations.
“The busier the better. Honestly, they do not care. Nobody cares. People think it is ok,” said Hamlet, who has a 15-year-old daughter.
“You gotta watch out for kids these days. They are very mouthy. They will be like excuse me, do not talk to me and they will cause a scene,” she said.
“It’s scary. It is very scary,” said a woman who lives nearby. She is surprised to hear this happening in her area.
“You gotta be careful anywhere I guess,” she said.
The Source: Information from the Upper Darby Police Department.