Crime & Safety

Stranger Tries to Lure Sleepy Hollow Student into Car Friday

The woman identified herself as a nurse and was described as persistent.

Sleepy Hollow police are looking for a woman who approached a female student Friday and asked if she wanted a ride to school.

The incident happened around 8:15 a.m. in the area of 357 North Broadway—Route 9, Global Gas Station.

The student didn’t know the woman, who identified herself as a nurse and was persistent about the offer.

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After the student refused, the woman drove off.

She was described as a white female, about 55 years old, with long, blond hair.

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The car is a four-door silver sedan, possibly a Honda.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has information about it is encouraged to call the Sleepy Hollow Police Department at 914-631-0800.

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