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VINELAND, N.J. (WPVI) — Police in Vineland have arrested a man accused of luring children, including a girl who was on her way to school earlier this week.
Rogelio Vega, 33, of Vineland, is facing multiple charges, including luring and enticing a juvenile, lewdness, criminal sexual contact, and weapons offenses.
Authorities say they responded to several luring reports on the morning of Sept. 29. Vega is allegedly responsible for three incidents involving four victims, including two juveniles. Investigators believe there may be additional victims.
Action News spoke with one of the victims, a 13-year-old girl, who said she was approached by a man asking for directions. She said he then exposed himself and tried to lure her into his vehicle.
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“There was this guy, he asked for directions to somewhere and I told him I didn’t know where that place was, so I kept walking, but he stopped me and like exposed himself to me,” the girl said.
She managed to reach school safely, where she alerted staff and police and met with a school counselor.
Police say the incidents occurred within a few blocks of each other and close to Veterans Memorial Middle School.
According to a criminal complaint, officers found several guns in Vega’s vehicle, including one loaded with 10 rounds – two of which were hollow points.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Vineland police at (856) 691-4111.
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