Mahwah Police Continue To Search For Suspect In Attempted Child Luring

MAHWAH, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Police in New Jersey remain vigilant as they investigate a claim that a man may have tried to snatch a 9-year-old girl off the street last week.

The incident occurred last Tuesday evening in a townhouse complex in Margaret Court in Mahwah.

The girl told police a stranger offered her candy, then grabbed her arm and tried to pull her into his car, WCBS 880's Sean Adams reported.

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The girl screamed and ran.

Detectives have been checking surveillance recordings, license plate scanners and names in the Megan's Law registry.

The suspect is described by police as a dark-skinned male in his late 30s, with a scar on the ride side of his face, and a gold or silver tooth in the front of his mouth, which was visible when he spoke.

The vehicle is described as dark, four door sedan -- possibly an an old Mitsubishi Gallant, with a blue license plaet.

Any witnesses are asked to call Mahwah Police at 201-529-1000.