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Today at 9:25am, a 13 year old Bancroft Middle School student was walking to school when she was approached by a male in a vehicle. The suspect pulled along side the victim and told her that her mom wanted him to give her a ride. The victim refused and walked to school where she notified staff, who notified SLPD immediately.

The suspect was described as an African-American male, about 30 years old and wearing a camoflaged color baseball cap. The suspects vehicle was similar to a Black Chrysler 300 with tinted windows.

Detectives are investigating the case and will be working with school personnel.

Lt. Mike Sobek said, "This young student did a very good job in not getting into that vehicle. It is always good to remind your children to stay alert and walk in pairs if they are able to."

Please contact the San Leandro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division with any information regarding this case at 510-577-3230 or contact the Anonymous Tip Line at 510-577-3278.

Citizens can also send an anonymous tip to San Leandro Police Department by texting the word SLPD and their tip to 847411. Anonymous web tips can be submitted from the Police Department’s website at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd/at.asp\

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Citizens play a critical role in creating a safe environment by observing and reporting any suspicious and criminal activity to the Police. The San Leandro Police Department recommends that citizens do not participate in any direct verbal or physical involvement with suspicious persons or those who are committing crimes. The personal safety of the community is paramount. We encourage the San Leandro community to record the details of what they observe and to report those details to the Police. This type of community involvement and partnership has proven to be a very effective crime prevention tool. Citizens act as the eyes and ears of the community first, and the extended eyes and ears of the San Leandro Police Department. Thank you for being a force multiplier in our efforts to provide professional police services and safety to the community.