For Immediate Release

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Ipswich Police Investigating Suspicious Incident

IPSWICH – Acting Chief Jonathan Hubbard reports that the Ipswich Police Department is investigating a suspicious incident that occurred yesterday afternoon near Ipswich High School.

On Wednesday, March 28, at approximately 6 p.m., Ipswich Police were dispatched to a report of a suspicious incident in the area of Currier Park and Avery Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that a gold colored minivan with its side door open pulled over near two children who were riding bicycles.

Witnesses reported that the van drove away after the occupants, who were described as elderly, saw a parent nearby. The occupants of the van did not say anything to the children before driving away.

No license plate was provided, but the van was described as having a tire tied to its roof.

Ipswich Police are actively investigating, and anyone who has witnessed a similar incident or is familiar with the van is asked to contact the department at 978-356-4343.

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