MAN TRIED TO LURE SANTEE GIRL, 9, INTO SILVER CONVERTIBLE

By Miriam Raftery 

March 30, 2018 (Santee) – The Sheriff’s department is warning the public about a man who tried to lure a 9-year-old girl into his silver convertible vehicle on Thursday at 8 p.m.  The girl was riding her bicycle in the 8000 block of Poplin drive in Santee when the man asked if she wanted a ride to a “game,” says Sgt. Kamon Harris.

The girl became frightened and rode back to her home.  The suspect is described as white, 60-70 years old, with white hair. He wore a red hat and chrome sunglasses. The silver convertible had a black top and may be a Honda.  It had a handicapped license plate that included the number 7.

If you have any information, please call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.   You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony arrest.