Victim able to describe suspect, vehicle
Elmhurst — On the morning of Monday, November 16, The Independent received the following Special Bulletin from the Elmhurst Police Department:
On November 13, 2015, at 5:10 p.m., a male subject driving a truck similar to the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado approached a 12-year-old boy walking down the street. The subject pulled up to the child and told him “Would you help me find my dog? I’ll give you a treat if you do, all you need to do is get in my car.” The child told the man “no” and began running to his friend’s home. The man drove off at a high rate of speed.
The child described the subject as being a male, Hispanic, in 30s to 40s, with a hooded sweatshirt pulled close to his face. The man was lighter-skinned, had facial hair, as well as a “C” shaped scar over his left eye. The child reported the man spoke with a deeper voice.
While looking at Internet photos the child did say a 2003 Chevy Silverado looked very similar (both in style and color) to the vehicle the subject was driving. The child stated the truck had rust on the Chevy logo on the tailgate, the bottom of the tailgate, and the bottom of the passenger side of the vehicle. The child also reported a large dent on the tailgate and on the passenger door of the vehicle.
Anyone having/needing further information on the above subject or vehicle, contact the Investigations Division of the Elmhurst Police Department (630) 530-3050.
