"It was discovered that the victim and two individuals are friends. The victim and the two individuals often travel home from school together and were attempting to call the victim over to offer her a ride home. The two individuals thought it would be humorous to wear the masks."
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Original story (below) from Thursday, September 15:
CPD Warns of Two Men Trying to Lure Schoolgirl Near 62nd and Narragansett
Chicago Police sounded a note of caution today (Thursday,
Police said that at 2:51 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, the victim was walking home from school when a light-blue Dodge minivan drove alongside her and stopped on the 6400 block of West 62nd Street. The passenger stated, "Come here!" The victim then ran home to safety, as the offenders followed in their vehicle.
The offenders were described as:
●Offender #1 (driver) – Believed to be a male 35- to 45-years-of-age, wearing a black bandana over his face.
●Offender #2 (passenger) - Believed to be a male 35- to 45-years-of-age, wearing a tan Halloween mask from the movie "The Purge" with dark clothing.
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| An image of the suspects' minivan, released to the press by CPD. |
In the wake of the crime, police offered the following advice:
●Be aware of this situation and alert your neighbors.
●Call 911 to report any suspicious persons, 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.
Those with useful information to share about the crime are encouraged to call the CPD Area Central Detectives at (312) 747-8380 and refer to case HZ-43446.
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