Man Approaches Boys With Extension Cord, Zip Ties: Des Plaines PD

DES PLAINES, IL — Police sent out a community alert following an incident Wednesday night in which a man carrying an extension cord and zip ties approached two brothers playing at Jaycee Park. According to Des Plaines police, the incident occurred at 5:40 p.m., but was not reported until 7:22 p.m. by the children’s father.

The community alert was sent out at 11:30 a.m. Thursday.

Police said a 17-year-old boy and his 8-year-old brother were playing at 1496 Wicke Ave. when the incident occurred. A male, described as Hispanic, 30 years of age, wearing all black, approached the boys. Before making contact with the children, police believe the subject realized that one of the brothers was older and retreated to his vehicle, a black SUV, with silver rims and tinted windows.

The children then returned home, but the subject continued to follow them in his vehicle, before fleeing the area once the children entered their residence.

Police remained in the area after the incident, but said attempts to locate the vehicle were unsuccessful and it did not return.

"At this time, no crime has been committed, but we ask that if anyone has information regarding this incident, or may have captured it on a home surveillance camera, to contact the Des Plaines Police Department Investigation Division at 847-391-5457," police said in a news release.