CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville police are on the lookout for a suspicious individual who reportedly tried to lure two young girls into his vehicle.
According to police, officers received a suspicious activity call Tuesday around 7:16 p.m. at the 3400 block of Melrose Dr. (area of Melrose Dr. and Southwood Dr.). The resident said that her two daughters, ages 7 and 5, were playing outside in their front yard when a burgundy pick-up truck drove up to them and asked for their names.
The driver then asked the girls to hop in the vehicle. The 7-year-old grabbed the 5-year-old and ran back inside the house and notified her family. The truck then sped off.
Investigators believe the truck may be a Burgundy Chevy Z71, based on the 7-year-old seeing a Z on the side of the truck near the back. The driver was described as a 30-40 year-old Hispanic male with a thin beard and straight black hair. The passenger was described as a middle-aged Hispanic male with a thicker beard and wearing a dark hat.
During the investigation, two other children came up to police and said they were followed by a big, dark red truck a couple weeks ago in the area of Bruceton Dr. The description of the driver was the same.
If anyone locates the individuals and vehicle that match the descriptions, please call the CrimeStoppers TIPS Hotline at 931-645-TIPS (8477) or visit their website at www.p3tips.com/591.
Detective Joe Shrum is also looking for video footage from home security cameras that may have caught an image of this vehicle and/or suspects. If you can help, call 931-648-0656 Ext 5391.
When suspicious activity is observed, please call 911 immediately. By calling 911, you will be certain that your issue will be responded to immediately and treated with high priority, according to police.