On Monday, Aug. 14 at 11:30 am at the Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home Intersection, a girl riding her

 bike reported that a man in a black car with tinted windows attempted to convince her to come over to his car. 

 She screamed and went straight to a friend's home nearby.  

       On 05/31/06 the Mt. Pulaski Police Department received a report of a child who was approached

by a black male while walking down North Washington Street. According to information gathered,

the male asked the child to come to him. When the child refused, the male threatened to call the

police. The child told him to go ahead [call the police] and the child ran away.

       On 06/03/06 another report was received regarding a suspicious person in the area of Scott

Street and DeKalb Street. According to information gathered a white male approximately 30

years of age driving a small newer model black car attempted to lure a child into his car by

offering money. The child refused and left the area.

       On 06/14/06 another report was received regarding an incident in Elkhart regarding a white

male approximately 30 years of age driving a small black car. The description of this car

included yellow "splotches" on the sides of the car. The male approached several children in

the park and began what was described as suspicious behavior.

       These incidents, though rare in Mt. Pulaski, can happen anywhere and anytime. Please be

aware of your child's activities. Do your best to know where they are at all times.

Make sure your child knows to scream and run if approached in an alarming way by anyone.

Your child should be taught to always tell you immediately if he/she is approached by a

stranger who asks for help, offers candy/gifts, or frightens him/her in any way. Your child

should know to make you aware of any time he/she feels uncomfortable with anyone. Make

sure your child always checks with you before going anywhere with anyone.

      If you observe activities, such as the type listed above, between adults and children, call 911 with

 vehicle description, license plate numbers or physical descriptions of persons involved. 

The Mt. Pulaski Police Department can be reached at 792-5018.