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Urgent Alert: Stay Safe from Stranger Threats in Oro Valley

Suspicious Encounter in Oro Valley: Police Seek Public’s Help

On the morning of August 24, 2018, a concerning incident occurred in Oro Valley. At around 8 a.m., the Oro Valley Police Department received a report of a suspicious person near La Cholla and Limewood.

A 15-year-old girl waiting for her school bus was approached by an older man who offered her a ride. She wisely declined, and the man drove off westbound on Limewood. The girl’s mother, watching from a short distance away, witnessed the brief encounter.

The man in question is described as an older white male with white hair, wearing a white t-shirt. He was seen driving a white, four-door Prius. Despite a thorough search, officers were unable to locate him or the vehicle.

The OVPD urges everyone in the community to stay alert. If you have any information about this man or notice any suspicious activity, please contact the police at 520-229-4900.

Sources

Oro Valley Police Department: Contact Information

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