STORY: Two thieves behind string of burglaries in St. Johns County
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said a man in his 60s tried to lure a 12-year-old girl into his car on Corunna St. in St. Augustine Beach on March 19.
Police say a man in his 60s tried to lure a young girl to his car in St.Augustine Beach Monday afternoon. A #Jax teen tells us she had a similar encounter with the same man near Baymeadows Rd.https://t.co/j70BBRIefE
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) March 21, 2018
The girl said she was waiting at the house of a friend when a male drove up in a grey Honda Civic and asked her to come pet his dog.
The man accused of attempting to lure a young girl to his car to pet his dog is described as a man in his 60s with short gray hair, and brown eyes. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/9gGW4oJUlT
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) March 21, 2018
The dog was a a brown or blond Yorkie wearing a pink harness with white polka dots. The dog's name was Pixie and was seen in the vehicle, the girl said.
Deputies believe the suspect was in a silver Honda Civic (similar to the one pictured) with gray seats. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/slTuR097Tn
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) March 21, 2018
The man is described as a white male in his 60s with short gray hair, brown eyes and gray-colored stubble on his face.
Deputies say the dog belonging to the man who attempted to lure a young girl, is a yorkie (similar to the one pictured) named Pixie. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/rBkHUhGq0R
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) March 21, 2018
“It’s frightening for me,” said parent Ashley Hollis. “That makes me want to constantly keep an eye on my kids.”
Anyone with any information concerning this individual is asked to contact SVU Detectives at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office at 824-8304. You can also remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward by calling Crime Stoppers of N.E. Florida at 1-(888) 277-TIPS (8477).
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