Crime & Safety
Police Alert at Lawrence Middle School
A man impersonating an officer using a fake badge told girls that he needed to put a tracking device 'in her bra.'
From LAPD Devonshire Division:
Since May 23 there have been two incidents where a man walked up to female students from Lawrence Middle School and showed what appeared to be a Law Enforcement Badge.
He told the girls that he needed to put a tracking device “in her bra.”
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In one incident the suspect threatened to arrest the girl, in another the suspect offered money for her cooperation.
The man is described as a male Hispanic or Asian, 20-22 years old, 5’4” – 5’5” with short brown hair & brown eyes. Any information regarding this suspect should be forwarded to LAPD-Devonshire Detectives at 818-832-0609.
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Speak with your children and keep them safe. Advise them that no Law Enforcement Officer would ever touch them inappropriately. Advise them to get the attention of nearby friends/students so the police can be notified and catch this suspect.
Address/Location
LAPD - Devonshire Division
10250 Etiwanda Ave
Northridge, CA 91325
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-363-1726
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