You may already be aware of two attempted abductions that occurred on Sunday, August 31 at the corner of Independence and Packard.
The Ann Arbor Police Department assures us that these incidents were isolated and highly unusual. The suspect is described as the same person in both incidents. The Ann Arbor Police increased their patrols of the area over the weekend and will continue throughout this week. Ann Arbor Police consider this area of town very safe but they do advise people not to jog or walk alone at night except in well-lit areas. This area is very active so that made the incidents even more unusual.
Police advise that they do not believe there is any need for concern but to remain aware and to take proper precautions such as not walking alone at night.
The van driven by the suspect was described as dark-colored, possibly a Chrysler product with a bench seat behind the passenger and driver's seats. The suspect is described as white, 35-45 years old, 5 feet 11 inches, medium build with crooked teeth and dark hair with some gray in it.
The district works closely with the local police. Be assured that they inform us of any concerns regarding the safety of our students. This note is not meant to alarm but rather to bu
ild awareness of the recent situation that occurred near in our community.If you have any information please contact the local police at 996-3199. If you have any concerns pertaining to your student please contact me.
Below are links to the two Ann Arbor News articles regarding the incidents.
Sincerely,
Kevin
http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/2008/09/ann_arbor_police_pour_into_nei.html
http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/2008/09/ann_arbor_police_looking_for_p.html
