A child luring attempt involving a Mercedes-Benz van occurred near a school bus stop in Palos Heights, Illinois, prompting a heightened police presence and community concern. The incident involved a white male driver attempting to lure a child waiting for the school bus.
A white male driving a Mercedes-Benz tried to wave a child waiting at a school bus stop in Palos Heights over to his car, police said.
A stock photo depicting the general make of the vehicle involved in the child luring attempt. (Shutterstock)
The incident unfolded Wednesday morning near 127th Street and 81st Court in unincorporated Palos Heights. According to Palos Heights Police Chief Bill Czajkowski, a black Mercedes-Benz van approached the bus stop, and the driver, described as a 45-year-old white male, attempted to wave the child toward the vehicle. The child did not engage with the driver and reported the incident.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Police are working in conjunction with the Palos Heights and Palos Park Police Departments to investigate the incident. Following the report, a noticeable police presence was observed at Palos East Elementary School in Palos Heights during dismissal. This increased security presence will continue at bus stops and schools to ensure student safety.
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Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 911. They also encourage residents to review home security footage from Wednesday morning before school, specifically looking for a black Mercedes-Benz van in the vicinity of the bus stop. The information gleaned from home security systems could provide crucial evidence in identifying the suspect and vehicle involved in this Mercedes Benz Patch related incident.
Law enforcement is actively investigating the Mercedes-Benz patch connection to this case, and any information regarding a suspicious black Mercedes-Benz van or its driver should be reported immediately to the authorities. The community’s cooperation is vital in ensuring the safety of children in Palos Heights.
