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MEDIA RELEASE / COMMUNITY ALERT
CITY of SAN MATEO POLICE DEPARTMENT
200 Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org



Help SMPD Catch a Child Predator!

Sunday, June 23rd- 3:00 P.M.


A 10-year-old female victim was reading with her family at the Barnes & Noble book store located 11 W. Hillsdale Boulevard. An unknown adult male suspect approached the victim while she was in the children’s book section. The suspect led the victim to a more secluded area in another part of the store, exposed himself to the victim, and had inappropriate physical contact with her.

Detectives continue to investigate this serious crime, and are looking for the assistance of the community to help us identify this dangerous predator.

Video footage of the suspect was captured on the store’s surveillance cameras. A still image from the video and a suspect sketch are attached. The suspect is described as:

A Caucasian male adult, in his 50’s, approximately 6’0”tall; wearing a fishing hat, sunglasses, and tan cargo pants.

The suspect was seen getting into a dirty black or gray 4-door car parked in the parking lot of the store.



The actual video footage is available here via YouTube: http://youtu.be/ejqQEcQFJMA .


Investigators are seeking additional leads in this case. Any Community member having information related to this incident which occurred at the Barnes & Noble book store in San Mateo on Sunday, June 23rd, at about 3:00 PM, is urged to contact the San Mateo Police Department:

SMPD Investigations Bureau: 522-7650

SMPD Secret Witness hotline: 522-7676

Anonymous E-Mail to SMPD: [email protected]

SMPD Dispatch: 522-7700


MEDIA CONTACT FOR THIS CASE:

Detective Sergeant Ryan Monaghan – best reached via email [email protected] Voicemail- 650-522-7653

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SAFETY TIPS on STRANGER DANGER:

 Know where your children are at all times. Make it a rule that your children must ask permission or check in with you before going anywhere. Give your children your work and cell phone numbers so they can reach you at all times.
 Point out safe places. Show your children safe places to play, safe roads and paths to take, and safe places to go if there’s trouble.
 Teach children to trust their instincts. Explain that if they ever feel scared or uncomfortable, they should get away as fast as they can and tell an adult. Tell them that sometimes adults they know may make them feel uncomfortable, and they should still get away as fast as possible and tell another adult what happened. Reassure children that you will help them when they need it.
 Teach your children to be assertive. Make sure they know that it’s okay to say no to an adult and to run away from adults in dangerous situations.
 Encourage your children to play with others. There’s safety in numbers!

More tips and information on Stranger Danger are available here:

http://sanmateopd.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/what-to-teach-kids-about-strangers-from-the-national-crime-prevention-council/


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Please help us make your neighborhood safer and take a stand against crime. Please report all criminal behavior, join a neighborhood watch program, and help anyone that might fall victim to a crime. If a Neighborhood Watch doesn’t exist on your block, you can start one with help from SMPD. For additional information about the City of San Mateo Neighborhood Watch Program, call Sergeant Dave Norris at (650)522-7626 or visit our web www.cityofsanmateo.org




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