Racine police investigate possible child enticement case involving 13-year-old girl

RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a possible child enticement involving a 13-year-old girl.

Officers responded to Turning Point Academy around 9:15 a.m. on Friday, March 4th. They spoke with a 13-year-old student who indicated she was approached by a Hispanic man driving a red vehicle in the area of Douglas and Prospect.

Officials say the suspect made several comments to the student, and tried several times to encourage her to get into his car. The student ignored the advances and walked to school where she reported it to the school police officer.

Officers responded to the area and searched for the vehicle with no success.

The Racine Police Department is looking for a male, Hispanic, long black hair, pulled into a pony tail, with some black facial hair. The suspect was last seen driving a red vehicle with a Wisconsin license plate.

Racine Police investigators urge anyone with information about this incident to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635-7756. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330, or text 274637 (CRIMES). Text message should begin with RACS.