Extra Surveillance
Extra Surveillance
Patrol officers are hereby alerted to an ongoing incident involving a attempted abduction and suspicious vehicle activity that occurred on November 1, 2010, at approximately 15:35 hours, on Main Street in Liverton, Illinois. This bulletin aims to inform officers of pertinent details to assist in the identification and apprehension of the suspect and to encourage intensified surveillance in the area.
On the specified date and time, victim Tim McMurray, a 10-year-old male of white ethnicity, was approached by an unidentified male suspect while walking home from school. The suspect, described as a white male approximately 25 years of age with scruffy facial hair, shaggy brown hair, and a generally dirty appearance, engaged in a conversation before attempting to physically seize McMurray in a bear-hug. The victim managed to fight off the suspect, kneeing him in the groin, which momentarily incapacitated the offender.
Seizing the opportunity, McMurray fled southbound on Main Street and observed the suspect enter a blue Chevrolet Camaro parked nearby. The vehicle had a red paint transfer on the passenger quarter panel and a dent in the same area. The driver, believed to be female, with long blond hair visible behind the wheel, was not clearly seen, but a glimpse suggested it might have been a woman. The Camaro then executed a U-turn, heading northbound on Main Street.
Law enforcement officers are advised to be vigilant for a vehicle matching this description and to attempt to locate and identify the vehicle, especially in the vicinity of Main Street and surrounding areas. Officers should report any sightings or information about possible suspects or vehicles to the case detective or the patrol command office. The case detective's contact details are provided below for communication and follow-up.
Instructions for Officers
- Attempt to locate the specified vehicle, the blue Chevrolet Camaro with red paint transfer and possible damage.
- Observe for any individuals matching the suspect's description—male, roughly 25 years old, scruffy facial hair, shaggy brown hair, dirty appearance.
- Report all pertinent information immediately to the case detective or the patrol supervisor.
- Conduct increased surveillance in the area and neighboring districts to prevent further incidents and assist in suspect apprehension.
Contact Information
Detective John Carter
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Email: j.carter@livertonpd.gov
Patrol Supervisor: Sgt. Lisa Hernandez
Phone: (555) 987-6543
Email: l.hernandez@livertonpd.gov
Summary
Officers are urged to remain vigilant, conduct proactive surveillance, and report any suspicious activity related to the suspect vehicle or individual. Your prompt response and cooperation are vital in ensuring community safety and apprehending the offender involved in this attempted abduction.
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