Man with Red Hair, Black Truck Tries to Lure Child with Offer of Food
(OCSO, Aug. 18, 2020)
Pontiac, MI – Deputies responded to the 100 blk. of Dwight St. on a report of a suspicious person. The complainant stated that they observed an unknown Caucasian or Hispanic male subject near their backyard speaking to their five-year-old son. The complainant confronted the subject, who seemed to be under the influence, was told by the complainant that this was his house. Deputies spoke with the child who stated that the man offered him food if he would come with him.
OUTCOME OF INCIDENT: The suspect was last seen leaving the area in a black four door truck with a topper on the back.
VICTIM INFORMATION: 5-year-old male, resident of the City of Pontiac.
SUSPECT INFORMATION: Unknown Caucasian or Hispanic male, late 30’s, 5’6”-5’8”, 165-185lbs. with long curly reddish hair.
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