CPD Alert: Man Tries to Lure Boy Into His Minivan Near 69th and Lawndale

Just released to the press by CPD at 4:08 p.m. Monday,

September 28:


"On Monday, September 28, 2015 at approximately 7:40 a.m., on the 6900 block of South Lawndale, an unknown Hispanic male attempted to lure a 15-year-old male juvenile
into his vehicle."

"The unknown male was driving a blue Chrysler minivan. The offender pulled up to the male juvenile, who was sitting on the curb waiting for a bus, and asked him if he needed a ride. The juvenile stood up and the offender said never mind and drove southbound on Lawndale."

About The Offender:
• Offender (Driver) is described as a male Hispanic.
• Approximately 35-45 years of age.
• White shirt, black hair, and black skull cap.

About the vehicle
Described as a blue Chrysler minivan
• Missing trim along bottom of the diver side sliding door
• Black rear plate frame with yellow lettering and the words "Six Day Auto Sales."

Images of the suspect, released by CPD today.

What you can do:
• Be aware of this situation and alert your neighbors.
• Call 911 to report any suspicious person, vehicles or activity in your neighborhood.
• Do not let children walk or play alone. Identify safe havens along your child's route to school and home, such as businesses or trusted neighbors.
• Always be aware of your surroundings.

If you have any information, contact Area Central Detectives at (312) 747-8380 and refer to case number HY-441244.

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