Crime & Safety

8-Year-Old Boy Spots Man In Truck Staring: Cedar Park Police

Cedar Park police are investigating after an 8-year-old boy reported that a man in a pickup truck stopped and stared at him Saturday.

CEDAR PARK, TX — Cedar Park police are investigating after an eight-year-old boy reported that a man in a pickup truck stopped in front of his house and stared at him on March 6.

Authorities said the boy was walking home from a friend's house around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in an area near Lakeline and Elkins Lane.

The boy said he noticed a dark grey or black truck stop in front of his house. The driver stared at the child for a few minutes and then quickly drove away, officials said.

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Police said the driver is described as a man in his 30's wearing all black clothing with a black beanie. His vehicle is identified as a black 2020 Dodge Ram pickup truck. '

"We are continuing to investigate this as a suspicious incident," authorities said. "It is possible this driver/vehicle may have been spotted doing this similar incident in other neighborhoods, including some in Travis County."

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If people have any information on the incident or the vehicle and driver involved, the community is asked to call 9-1-1.

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