LAWRENCE, Kan. – A crime alert was issued on Monday night for the public to be vigilant after a man indecently solicited a child. The KU Public Safety Office stated in a release that the incident happened at about 5:30 p.m. when an unknown adult black male attempted to lure a nine-year-old child into his vehicle.
The incident occurred on 19th and Anna Drive and the suspect was described as a black male with braided hair and a short-to-medium beard. The suspect drives a large brown vehicle but a further description of the vehicle or what he was wearing is presently unavailable.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident or who may know the described suspect is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (785) 864-8888 or the KU Public Safety Office at (785) 864-5900.
