Attempted Child Abduction
The Sleepy Eye Police Department received information on 7/29/2015 that a young female was approached at South Park the previous evening while alone. The incident occurred on 07/28/2015 around 7 PM. The male party was driving a van that was described as large, white, dirty, and had windows that went all the way to the back. The male party yelled over to her asking if she was lost then approached her. The male party reach out and grabbed her hand gently. Male then started walking back to his van with her. At this time the young female ran to the opposite side of the park. The male got back into his van and drove around the park before leaving. The male was described as; white, having dirty blond hair that went halfway down his ears, young, facial hair on chin, single earing in left ear, wearing a tank top, and black jeans.
The Sleepy Eye Police Department would like all parents to speak with their children on the potential dangers of stranger interaction and what to do if they are confronted with a situation like this. The Sleepy Eye Police Department would like additional information about this incident/suspect or similar incidents. Contact the PD at 507-794-3711.
Instructions:
Please contact the Sleepy Eye Police Department at 507-794-3711 with any similar situations or information about this incident.
Address/Location
Sleepy Eye Police Department
200 Main St E
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 507-794-3711
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
- Event:
- Attempted Child Abduction