Danville police are warning parents about a man offering children candy to lure them into his vehicle.
Residents on Campbell Street and Noble Avenue reported seeing the man Tuesday night. They described his vehicle as a blue Chevrolet Silverado with a camper shell. It had Virginia license plates with the letters C-A-R.
Witnesses say he's a white man with some facial hair and wore a ball cap and glasses.
If you have any information, contact Danville police.
Here is Danville Police Department:
Shortly before 9:00 pm yesterday evening Danville Police responded to the area of Campbell Street and Noble Avenue for a report of a man in a truck offering candy to neighborhood children in an attempt to get them into the vehicle.
The suspect was described as a white male with a slight amount of facial hair and wearing a ball cap and eyeglasses. The truck was described as possibly being a blue Chevrolet Silverado, camper shell on the back, with Virginia customized plates containing the letters CAR.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Danville Crimestoppers at (434) 793-0000, or via our crime tips line on your computer at crimetips@ci.danville.va.us. Information given will remain confidential.
Citizens who contact Crimestoppers by telephone may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
