Man Propositioned Sex To Teen Boy In Berkeley: Cops

BERKELEY, CA -- Berkeley police are seeking the public's help in finding a man who sexually propositioned a teenage boy last Friday night. Police said the minor was walking along Parker Street near Fulton Street at about 7:45 p.m. last Friday when an adult male propositioned him.

When the teen refused, the man walked away, according to police.

The next evening, Saturday, the teen saw the man again, this time on Shattuck Avenue near Carleton Street, which is only about a block away from the first incident, police said.

But the boy was riding his bicycle and was able to continue riding away from the man, according to police.

The man continued to linger in the area for the next 30 minutes before he got into a vehicle and left the area, police said.

Witnesses describe the man as East Indian, about 40 years old, 5-foot-9 inches tall, with black hair and a thin build.

Police said he was last seen driving a white 4-door sedan, possibly an early 2000 model Toyota Corolla.

Berkeley police say they encourage parents to speak with their children about what to do when approached by a stranger.

They say children should be taught to keep their distance if they're approached by a stranger and immediately seek help and look for places of safety.

Berkeley police ask that people who have information about the case to call their special victims unit at (510) 981-5735.

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