Crime & Safety
Man Makes Sexual Advances Towards Boy: Nassau Police
A man drove up to a 10-year-old boy and made apparent sexual advances towards him, police say.

HICKSVILLE, NY—Nassau County police are searching for a man that they say made sexual advances on a young boy walking in Hicksville Tuesday afternoon.
A 10-year-old boy was walking on Gables Drive in the vicinity of Gables Road around 3:45 p.m. when he was approached by a man driving a light gray or silver four-door sedan, Nassau detectives say.
The man then drew the boy's attention and made sexual advances towards him, police say. The boy left the area and returned home. He told his parents what happened, and they called the police.
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The man was described as white, in his 20s, blonde and wearing a black shirt.
Detectives ask anyone with information regarding the incident or who may recognize the man depicted in the drawing to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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