Authorities in Howell are investigating related incidents in residential neighborhoods about 2.5 miles apart on Thursday afternoon.

One is taking place on Southport Drive in the vicinity of Chestnut Hill Road, in the Candlewood section of town. The other is on White Street, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said.

Police ask people to avoid both areas.

“These two incidents do appear to be related,” the prosecutor’s office said.

Additional information wasn’t immediately available.

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