Police Search for Motorist Who Allegedly Approached Downers Grove Girl
An 8-year-old girl was allegedly approached by a man in a gray truck while riding her bike Sunday in the 4600 block of Sherwood Avenue.
Suspicious Incident
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Police Search for Motorist Who Allegedly Approached Downers Grove Girl
An 8-year-old girl was allegedly approached by a man in a gray truck while riding her bike Sunday in the 4600 block of Sherwood Avenue.
The Downers Grove Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly approached a young girl while she was riding her bike Sunday. Police were notified Tuesday that an 8-year-old girl was riding her bike in the 4600 block of Sherwood Avenue on Sunday when a gray truck pulled up near her. The male driver rolled down his window and motioned for her to come to the vehicle, prompting the girl to turn around and ride her bike home, police said. A female with red or orange hair was also in the vehicle, along with a brown and white dog. The man never spoke to the young girl, and his intentions are unknown, according to police. The department is attempting to locate the man, who was driving a newer model gray truck with Chicago Bears decals on…
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Police Investigate Suspicious Incident Involving South High Student
A Downers Grove South High School student noticed a suspicious vehicle around 3:53 p.m. Wednesday, prompting an investigation by Darien police.
A Downers Grove South High School student noticed a suspicious vehicle on her way home from school Wednesday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Darien Police Department. The student was walking home around 3:53 p.m. near 71st Street and Exner Road in Darien when she noticed an older, gold minivan pass and brake just ahead of her, police said. There was no conversation between the student and the male driver and no attempt was made to coerce the student to the vehicle, police said. As a preventive measure, the student walked between residential yards. Police said she noticed the vehicle circle the block several times before leaving the area. Darien police were notified of the incident and checked the area with negative results. …
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Downers Grove Police Still Searching for Man Who Attempted to Lure Teen to His SUV
Police released a sketch Thursday of a Hispanic man, believed to be in his 30s or 40s, who allegedly tried to lure a 15-year-old girl to his vehicle while she was walking to school.
Downers Grove police are still searching for a man who allegedly tried to a lure a 15-year-old girl to his vehicle Thursday morning. Police said the girl was walking to school near Dunham Road and Concord Drive around 7:40 a.m. when a large, white SUV slowed and the male driver asked her to come to the vehicle. The girl continued walking and the vehicle followed her to the 6700 block of Dunham Road, where she changed directions and ran from the area, police said. The vehicle then left the area in an unknown direction. Police searched the surrounding area immediately after they were notified of the incident, but were unable to locate the described vehicle. The Downers Grove Police Department released a sketch of the driver Thursday …
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Police: Man Tried to Lure Teenager to His SUV in Downers Grove
Downers Grove police are searching for a Hispanic man, believed to be in his 30s or 40s, who allegedly tried to lure a 15-year-old girl to his vehicle Thursday morning.
Downers Grove police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to a lure a 15-year-old girl to his vehicle Thursday morning. Police said the girl was walking to school near Dunham Road and Concord Drive around 7:40 a.m. when a large, white SUV slowed and the male driver asked her to come to the vehicle. The girl continued walking and the vehicle followed her to the 6700 block of Dunham Road, where she changed directions and ran from the area, police said. The vehicle then left the area in an unknown direction. Police searched the surrounding area immediately after they were notified of the incident, but were unable to locate the described vehicle. The Downers Grove Police Department released a sketch of the driver Thursday afternoon. He …
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Bristol
4:06 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2012
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