Crime & Safety
Police Seek San Carlos Man Who Tried To Lure Child Into Car
Authorities are seeking a man who tried to coax a child into his car in San Carlos on Monday, the sheriff's office said.
SAN CARLOS, CA — The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office called on residents to report information they may have on a man attempting to coax a child into his car in San Carlos Monday afternoon.
The sheriff's office received a report of a white man with a beard in a black sedan driving along the 2400 block of Melendy Drive trying to convince a child to enter the vehicle. The incident took place at roughly 2:45 p.m.
The child refused and promptly reported the encounter to his guardian, who reported it to officials at nearby Heather Elementary School, according to the sheriff's office.
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Sheriff's deputies are investigating the case and told residents to contact the sheriff's office if a similar incident occurs.
Tipsters can report information on the suspect to the sheriff's office anonymous tip line at (800) 547-2700.
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