On Thursday, April 28, 2022, at approximately 8:06 p.m., the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of a suspicious male who was attempting to lure a child into his car. It was reported that this incident took place between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the 1200 Block of East Court.
The child did not get into the vehicle and told his parents about the encounter who then notified police. The male is described as a while male, balding with grey hair, possibly in his 50’s or 60’s, with black glasses. The vehicle the male was in was described as a dark gray passenger car.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident they are requested to call the Ottumwa Police Department at 641-683-0661.