Parents Warned Of Close Encounter Near School
Parents and children were warned to keep an eye out for a prowler who allegedly stalked a middle school student in Glendale last Friday morning, June 6, it was reported.
According to police, the incident occurred at about 8 a.m. last Friday in the vicinity P.S./I.S. 119, located at the corner of 74th Street and 78th Avenue.
Reportedly, a student was walking to school when the perpetrator- described as a Hispanic male in his mid-30s, standing 6′-tall and weighing 200 lbs.-followed her for several blocks.
Sources stated the student arrived at school safely and notified administrators, who subsequently alerted the 104th Precinct. A letter regarding the incident was sent home to parents later that afternoon.
Law enforcement agents stated the male suspect was last observed wearing a black hooded jacket with black jeans. Reportedly, the jacket may have had the logo from the TV show Sons of Anarchy.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the prowler that could prove helpful is asked to call the 104th Precinct at 1-718-386-3004; all calls will be kept confidential.
