REDONDO BEACH : Man Sought in Possible Molestation Attempts
Police are seeking a gray-haired man in his 50s or 60s who has been trying to lure young girls into his van in the area of the Alta Vista School and Alta Vista Park, in the 700 block of Julia Street.
The man, seen driving a late-1970s faded-white van with two parallel, rust-colored stripes around the body, has approached three girls in recent days, apparently in attempts to molest them, said Capt. Jeff Cameron.
On one occasion, the suspect asked a 6-year-old playing at the park to come with him. The girl ran away. Another time, he offered lollipops to two 8-year-old girls in an attempt to get them into his van, Cameron said.
The suspect was described as having a potbelly and a receding hairline.
The Police Department is working with the Redondo Beach Unified School District on the case and is encouraging parents to discuss with their children how to handle such approaches by strangers.
Anyone with information on the suspect may call the Police Department at (310) 379-2477.
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