CARO, MI (WNEM) -
Tuscola County undersheriff Glen Skrent said that a teenager was approached by an unknown man just after noon on Friday while at a park near Caro.
Skrent said the 16-year-old girl was asked if she wanted to have sex by a man in a white Suburban. Authorities said she was able to run away and call 911.
The teen described the man as being in his 20s or 30s, with very tan-colored skin, with a bald head and a slight mustache.
Tuscola County Sheriff Lee Teschendorf said in a statement that he's asking the public to be concerned about the incident, but remain calm, and to report any activity such as this to 911.
The sheriff asked that if a person is safe to do so, when something like this occurs, use the camera in your cell phone to take a photograph of the subject, the vehicle and possibly a license plate.
Authorities said they are continuing to investigate this incident as leads come in.
Click here to read about another stranger-danger incident, also from Friday.
10 Ways to Avoid Abduction and Stranger Danger:
- Don't talk to strangers
- Walk aware and listen for who and what is around you
- Do not walk and text or listen to loud music
- Walk in daylight no dark- avoid areas without people
- Do not go near cars that pull over, do not help people looking for directions. Let an adult help them.
- Buddy System
- Never go to someone's house without telling a parent (including a friend).
- Teach them how to yell forcefully.
- Show them how to fight tell them it is OK to Bite,hit,scratch,and kick, and let them know to hit in the private areas.
- Then run and tell and adult!! Police and parents are there to protect you.
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