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Thomas Cannon, 79, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
New Jersey state police have taken a man into custody who is accused of trying to abduct a child in Cumberland County on Sunday.
Police have released a video that shows Cannon entering and exiting the Maurice River Wawa, which is located on the 3900 block of Route 47.
While the two were in the restroom, the man allegedly offered a 7-year-old boy chocolates to take with him.
When the child refused, the suspect allegedly grabbed the boy's arm and tried to take him from the store.
The victim managed to get away and rush to his mother, who was in another restroom.
Cannon was observed leaving in a white Toyota 4Runner.
Contact the Port Norris station at
856-785-0036 if you know of any other information.
