Morristown police are reporting suspicious behavior outside Morristown High School, where an unidentified bearded man allegedly offered a ride to two teens on Friday evening.
This follows an incident on Wednesday morning when a bearded man allegedly followed two fifth-grade girls as they were walking to the Alexander Hamilton School.
In that case, the man was described as driving a dark blue car. On Friday, the vehicle was described as a newer model white pickup truck with orange lettering, parked on Early Street.
Police said they do not see any similarities between these reports, however. They ask anyone with information to call Detective Keith Hudson at 973-292-6656, or Morris County Crime Stoppers at 973-COP-CALL.
Here is the full report, from Police Capt. Steve Sarinelli:
FROM THE MORRISTOWN POLICE:
Subject: Suspicious Activity
On February 22, 2013, two Morristown High School Students reported suspicious activity that occurred at approximately 7:30 P.M. on Early St. The students, both males 14 years and 16 years old, were walking back to a sporting event at the high school, when a male in a parked vehicle offered them a ride. The suspect also made a comment about the food that the youths were carrying. The male did not follow or do anything else to the students. The incident occurred near 14 Early St., where the vehicle was parked. The students ignored the male, returned to the school and reported the incident. Officer DeAnna Dietrich, the School Resource Officer was on duty and immediately took action. Officer Dietrich contacted additional patrols and a check of the area was performed. Upon checking the area, the vehicle was gone.
The students described the male as a middle aged man, with a long grey beard wearing a beige baseball cap. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a newer model pickup truck, white in color, and with orange lettering on the side somewhat resembling a landscaping vehicle. The description provided and circumstances do not appear to be similar to any previous suspicious activity reports.
“We take every report of suspicious activity serious and feel it is important to keep the public informed.”
Anyone with information or who witnessed anything suspicious is encouraged to contact the Morristown Police Department Detective Keith Hudson at 973-292-6656. Additionally, information may be provided anonymously through Morris County Crime Stoppers at 973-COP-CALL.
