State Police Searching For Man Who Approached Teen on Tolland Road

TOLLAND, CT — State police are looking for a man who reportedly tried to engage a 13-year-old in an inappropriate conversation on a town road.

The incident was reported by the boy's father at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, state police said. The boy was riding his bicycle in the area of Wildwood Road and Crystal Ridge Road when a man who appeared to be in his 40s tried to engage the boy in a con conversation about alcohol consumption, state police said.

The boy then rode off on his bicycle and was not followed, state police said.

No one was injured, state police said.

The man has "slicked back" medium-length red hair and a pale complexion and was driving a newer model navy blue Honda sport utility vehicle, possibly a Pilot, state police said.

State police said anyone one who may have spotted him can call them at 860-896-3200.

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