SAN CARLOS (BCN) — A man in his late 50s is suspected of annoying two girls Friday afternoon in San Carlos, San Mateo County sheriff’s officials said on Saturday.
Deputies responded at 7 p.m. to a report of a child annoyance incident that occurred between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Laurel Street.
The suspect approached two 11-year-old girls and asked to buy their scooters, according to sheriff’s officials. The girls said no and rode away, but the suspect approached the girls again and asked whether they wanted to have some fun.
The girls were scared and the suspect said he was just joking and left the area, sheriff’s officials said.
The girls described the suspect as a white man in his late 50s with gray hair, blue eyes and an average build.
He was wearing a green shirt and blue pants, according to sheriff’s officials. The incident is under investigation.
The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to get in touch with Detective Mike Arguel at (650) 363-4195 or marguel@smvgov.org.
People can remain anonymous by calling the San Mateo County sheriff’s anonymous tip line at (800) 547-2700.