PRESS RELEASE
February 28, 2020
SUBJECT: Community Reports a Suspicious Vehicle Near Schools / ACPD #2002260009
CONTACT: Chief Scott Ellis, Tel. (209)736-2567 /[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On February 26, 2020 at approximately 7:45 AM, the Angels Camp Police Department received a call of a suspicious person that had been watching children from a vehicle in the area of Mark Twain Elementary School. The caller reported that the person had left the area of Mark Twain Elementary and was parked near Bret Harte High School at the time of the call.
An Angels Camp Police Department officer responded to the area and located the vehicle in the 300 block of South Main Street. After speaking to and identifying the person, the officer determined that there was no immediate threat to our schools and the community. The person was told why their actions were concerning to our schools, parents, and the community. The person told the officer that they were waiting for a nearby business to open and agreed to leave the area voluntarily.
Community safety is our top priority at the Angels Camp Police Department. We appreciate the calls from our community regarding this incident. Vigilant community members reporting suspicious activities to the Angels Camp Police Department helps us work proactively to keep our community safe.
Always be aware of your surroundings. Trust your instincts and contact law enforcement to report suspicious activity.
Call 911 to report in-progress crimes and emergencies
Call (209) 736-2567 or (209) 754-6500 to report all other suspicious activities or crimes
If you see something, say something.
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