Suspicious incident near Sierra Vista

A 10-year-old fifth grade student was approached by an unknown male while walking to school near the intersection of Karen Road and Avenue 16 1/2, adjacent to the rear of Sierra View Elementary School on Thursday. 

According to the student, a male adult driving a light gray Jeep Gladiator truck pulled up alongside him, facing into oncoming traffic, and asked multiple times if he wanted a ride to school. The child refused, and the driver eventually reversed his vehicle and drove off westbound on Avenue 16 1/2. The driver never left his vehicle or attempted physical contact.

The driver is described as a Hispanic male in his mid-to-late 20s, thin build, with short black or brown hair. He was reportedly wearing a black hat with red writing, a navy-blue jacket, and had sunglasses with red frames hanging from his shirt collar. The vehicle’s tailgate was down and reportedly featured blue writing on both front doors.