Sacramento police are warning the community to be alert for a suspicious man who has been contacting juveniles in the North Natomas area.
At 10:51 a.m. Friday, two juveniles were walking in the 3200 block of North Park Drive when they were approached by a white cargo van. The driver asked if they wanted a ride. When the youths replied that they did not, the man repeated the question in a more demanding fashion and the juveniles ran away, according to a Police Department news release.
At 11: 25 a.m. Saturday, a juvenile was walking in the 2800 block of Stone Creek Drive when she was approached by a white cargo van. When the driver honked, the girl became alarmed and ran away.
Police said the man has been described as in his 30s, with short black hair, clean-shaven, wearing glasses and a black pullover shirt. In both incidents, the juveniles noted that the van did not have windows in the back of the vehicle.
At this point, officials said they don't know what the man's intentions were, but his behavior is cause for concern. They encourage parents to talk with their children about possible dangerous situations and how to avoid them. For crime prevention tips, see the Police Department's website at www.sacpd.org and click on the "Be Safe" option.
Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to call the Police Department's dispatch center at (916) 264-5471, or Crime Alert at (916) 443-4357, or text a tip to 274637. Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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