Police engaged in barricade situation with person in motorhome in Lumberton Walmart parking lot

The Lumberton Township Police Department is engaged in a barricade situation involving a person inside a motorhome in a Walmart parking lot.

Police say it began around 11 p.m. Monday at the Walmart off of Route 38 between Savory Way and Kingston Drive.

Officers are on scene and precautionary measures have been implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in the area, officials say. 

Lumberton Township police say they are working in coordination with the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office and the New Jersey State Police.

Officials say this is an isolated incident and there is no known danger to the general public.

The public is asked to avoid the area until further notice to allow emergency personnel to operate safely and effectively.

Alternate routes to avoid this incident include taking Shreve Street/Railroad Avenue, Newbolds Corner Road, or Eayrestown Road.