Sheriff: Stranger Offers Ride to Boy in Western Kane County
The incident took place on Tuesday and is considered suspicious. Here's a description of the man.
An eight-year-old boy on Tuesday was approached by a man he did not know, police said. The man pulled his car into a driveway and asked the boy, who was outside, if he wanted a ride, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred at about 5:15 p.m. on 46W440 Beith Road near Maple Park. The boy ran inside his home. His mother heard the vehicle stop. She looked outside and saw the vehicle. She described it as a maroon 1990s model 4-door, possibly a hatchback, with a loud muffler. The man was described as follows: Sheriff’s deputies checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle. There were no additional reports of this nature in the area. "With Halloween (on Wednesday) this incident is a reminder for parents …
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