Full Notification

WALNUT CREEK POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Chief of Police Joel Bryden
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Friday, March 16, 2012 For Immediate Release
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WCPD Case Number: 12-8811

Date / Time / Location Occurred: 3/14/12, at approximately 1530 hours, on Tice Valley Boulevard near Crest Ave in unincorporated Walnut Creek and at 3/15/12, at approximately 1505 hours, to the rear of Walnut Creek Intermediate School near Iron Horse Trail

Crime Description / Code: Annoy or molest a child/ PC 647.6

Suspect(s): See below

Press Release Prepared By: Sergeant Tom Cashion
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SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:

WMA 60’s, 600/medium build, gray short hair, possible accent, high cheek bones, and tanned skin. The subject had on a gray beanie with a red emblem on the front and possibly a short sleeve shirt.

SUSPECT VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:

Faded red, older model compact sedan, blue disabled placard hanging from rear view mirror, unknown license plate.

INVESTIGATION:

On 03/14/12, at about 1530 hours, a 13 year old female student from Walnut Creek Intermediate (WCI) got off her school bus near Tice Valley Blvd and Crest Avenue in unincorporated Walnut Creek. After the bus left, a faded red older model sedan pulled up alongside the juvenile. The male driver asked her how far she had to walk and if he could give her a ride. He also asked where she went to school (she told him WCI) and her name. After he asked where she lived, she ran home and the driver sped off. This incident was reported to and investigated by the Contra County Sheriff’s Office (CCCSO# 12-4337). The incident was reported to WCI by the juvenile’s parents and an email was sent out to WCI parents. Also, the bus drivers were given the vehicle and subject description.

On 03/15/2012, just as school let out (about 1505 hrs), the juvenile was walking to Civic Drive from WCI on the pathway. She saw the same subject waiting by the back gate on Civic Drive. He waved at her and she ran back to the school and called her parents. The juvenile said she was positive the male on the trail behind the school was the same male from the bus stop. The juvenile was with a friend at the time. He confirmed there was a male on the trail behind the school that appeared to be waving at the juvenile. This was immediately reported to the Walnut Creek Police Department. Officers responded and searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect or the vehicle.

Walnut Creek Police Detectives, patrol officers and the Sheriff’s Office continue to work together on this case.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925)943-5844.