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Police Contain Barricade at Lumberton Walmart After Person Locks in Motorhome

Authorities treat the scene as contained, coordinating with county and state partners to investigate.

Overview

  • A person locked themselves inside a motorhome in the Walmart parking lot on Route 38, and the barricade began around 11 p.m. Monday, officials say.
  • Lumberton Township Police secured the parking lot, put precautionary measures in place, and asked the public to avoid the area while officers work.
  • The department says the incident is isolated to the store lot and there is no known danger to the general public.
  • Local police are working with the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey State Police, and they describe the situation as an active investigation.
  • Officials have released few details and have not confirmed reports that the person may be armed, so more information may follow as investigators continue their work.