Man Tries To Lure Girls Into His Car In East County

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Authorities released a sketch this week of a man who twice tried to lure teen girls into his car in East County.

The first incident happened around 8:30 a.m. June 29 in Lakeside. A man honked as he drove by a 14-year-old girl walking near Royal Road and Winter Gardens Boulevard, according to sheriff’s officials. The girl told investigators the man then made a U-turn, pulled over and told her she was "too pretty to be walking." When he asked if she wanted a ride, she declined and he drove away, officials said.

The man similarly harassed another girl as she was walking her dog the following afternoon.

The second incident happened just before 1 p.m. June 30 in the 400 block of Hart Drive in unincorporated El Cajon, according to sheriff’s officials. The 13-year-old girl told investigators the man honked, made a U-turn, pulled over and asked her how old she was and where she lived. The man drove away when a neighbor pulled into the apartment complex parking lot.

The victims described the suspect as a Hispanic man between 25 to 30 years old with a thin build. He had blue eyes, a shaved head and unshaven or stubble facial hair. The suspect was seen driving a black newer model car with four doors.

Anyone with information about this case or the identity of the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. Tips may be submitted anonymously, and callers may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Information on how to send anonymous emails and mobile app tips is available at www.sdcrimestoppers.org.

Sketch via San Diego County Sheriff's Department