Man suspected of posing as police officer, making an attempt to lure kids

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Authorities are looking for a person suspected of posing as a police officer and approaching kids within the Jamacha-Lomita neighborhood.

The person falsely identifies himself as a police officer whereas making an attempt to draw kids to his automobile, Lt. Daniel Meyer with the San Diego Police Division mentioned in a information launch on Tuesday.

Round 10 a.m. on Monday, a person approached two kids, a 9 and 10-year-old, at Keiler Park on Woodrow Avenue, in response to authorities. He then allegedly advised the youngsters he was a police officer and tried to lure the youngsters to his automobile to take pictures of them.

“Fortunately, the youngsters have been suspicious of the person’s habits and didn’t comply with him. As a substitute, they advised an grownup who known as San Diego PD,” Meyer mentioned.

The suspect is described as a person in his late 20s, 5 foot 4 to five foot 6, skinny to medium construct, with shoulder size black hair. He was final seen heading east on Lisbon St. sporting a blue T-shirt with white horizontal stripes, black pants and white sneakers.

Anybody with data is requested to please contact Detective David Kean at 619-527-3552 or [email protected].