They were looking for a silver Jeep Wrangler with a covered spare tire on the back following the incident near Tappan Road and Glenn Avenue around 3:15 p.m.
The driver, who reportedly called over two children, was described as white, about 40 years old, with a scruffy beard and eyeglasses.
They ran and he took off north on Tappan Road, police said.
If you can help the investigation, please call Norwood police: (201) 750-8623
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