northbound 21st Street from Ocean Park Boulevard.
The suspect is described as having a dark complexion, approximately 30 years old, brown hair, a goatee and mustache, a muscular build and wearing wire-rimmed mirrored sunglasses. His vehicle is described as a ‘90s model black four-door Jeep Cherokee with dark window tint.
With school now in session, the Santa Monica police are asking parents, students and neighbors in the area to be extra vigilant in watching out for this person, or any other person, who is acting suspiciously around females. If observed, attempt to safely note the license plate and a description of the suspect’s vehicle, as well as his physical description, and immediately call Santa Monica Police at (310) 458-8491, or dial 911.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Lloyd Gladden at the Santa Monica Police Department’s Youth Services Division at (310) 458-8931, or the Watch Commander at (310) 458-8426. Callers wishing to remain anonymous also may call the We-Tip national hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463). Callers with information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 8, 2006. Read the original PDF.