Cops Investigating Report Of Man Trying To Lure Kids Into Car

LEDYARD, CT—A man in a gray or silver Honda tried to lure two young children into a car Saturday, it's reported police said. According to a report in The Day, Ledyard Police Chief John Rich said the man approached the children, ages 8 and 9, while he was driving and they were walking on Meeting House Lane. The children ran home after he told them to "get in the car," the paper quoted Rich as saying.

Patch attempted to reach Rich for additional comment and information Monday late afternoon unsuccessfully.

The Day reported Rich as saying the man was described as "having dark skin," with salt-and-pepper hair and wearing a black jacket.

Police were called Saturday morning at 9:45 a.m. and officers searched the neighborhood. Rich told the paper that there will be more patrol checks in the area and school officials and nearby police departments were alerted.

A number of posts on Facebook about the incident were shared. And shared again.

Rich told The Day he wasn't aware of any other such incidents but they'll investigate.

Rich told the paper, "We're looking to see if we can identify the person and see if there was ill intent in the interaction. It's under active investigation and we're stepping up our presence in the area."