Palos Heights, IL – Police in Palos Heights are investigating after juveniles reported a suspicious vehicle near a school bus stop Monday morning. The incident occurred around 8:46 a.m. in the area of Coach Road and Carriage Trail.
According to the Palos Heights Police Department, two female juveniles were waiting for their bus when the driver of a red Dodge Intrepid allegedly made a hand motion toward them. The juveniles ran to a neighbor’s house, and police were called.
Officers later reviewed video footage that captured the vehicle but did not show a license plate. Police said the driver never attempted to exit the vehicle or speak to the juveniles, and no description of the driver was available. A search of citywide cameras did not identify a matching vehicle.
Authorities have contacted the school district and confirmed there will be an increased police presence in the area both in the afternoon and the following morning.
At this time, the investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information about the red Dodge Intrepid or its driver to contact the Palos Heights Police Department at 708-448-2131.
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