The Portland Police Bureau would like to alert the public about a report of a man attempting to lure a teen girl into his vehicle in Southeast Portland's Eastmoreland Neighborhood.
On April 5, 2017, at 12:00 p.m., Central Precinct officers spoke with a 17-year-old girl who told police that at approximately 11:00 a.m., she was walking westbound on Southeast Bybee Boulevard near 28th Avenue when a man driving a pick-up approached her from behind.
The victim told police that the driver offered her a ride and when she refused, he ordered her into the truck. The victim declined the ride again and the man drove away.
The victim described the driver as a white male in his late 40s to early 50s, medium build, light-colored short hair, wearing a tan coat and sunglasses. The pickup truck is described as a newer tan pickup.
The Portland Police Bureau is not aware of any similar reports about this suspect.
Anyone witnessing a luring-type incident is asked to immediately call 9-1-1 and provide as much information as possible. If any residents in the area of this incident have residential surveillance cameras, investigators are asking them to check recordings for any possible images of the suspect.
Non-emergency information about this incident may be shared by email to CrimeTips@portlandoregon.gov.
The Portland Police Bureau would like to remind parents to talk to their children about "stranger danger" to keep them safe.
Some excellent tips from the National Crime Prevention Council about stranger danger are available at https://www.ncpc.org/topics/violent-crime-and-personal-safety/strangers
The Portland Police Bureau Strength programs provide free self-defense classes and personal safety workshops to people around the Portland area.
To learn more information about Strength Programs, call 503-823-0260 or visit http://www.portlandonline.com/police/womenstrength