The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is seeking help from the public and is asking for extra vigilance after an they received a report that an 8-year-old girl had been approached by a stranger.
At approximately 3:15 p.m., on Tuesday, deputies with the Tucson Mountain District learned about the incident which involved a child was asked by a man in a white mini van to “Come here.” This occurred at approximately 7:20 a.m., in the 7000 block of North Guthrie Road (near the intersection of Ina Road and Sandario Road).
The girl ran back to her nearby home.
The van was described as an older model vehicle with faded white paint and square lights. The male individual was described as being of darker complexion with curly brown hair.
Authorities describe incident as being of particular concern due to the fact that investigators learned that neighboring Marana Police Department has received reports of a similar nature.
Anyone with information on the case and/or the identity or whereabouts of the individual observed is urged to call 9-1-1 or 88-CRIME.