Transient man approaches children near playground, Lincoln City OR


A transient man set up camp near a playground by an apartment complex near Northeast 16th Street. He approached children, tried to hug them, and attempted to take a baby from a 12-year-old before fleeing.
Audio|Source: Lincoln County Police and Fire
01:8
Transcript:
00:00
We're going to have a suspicious person near northeast 16th Street.
00:11
It's going to be a transient setup camp near the playground near that apartment complex.
00:20
He's flirting with children, trying to hold them and hug them.
00:37
Thank you. Please.
00:40
You have to call in the street.
00:57
The 17, looks like the male was approaching children, trying to talk to them.
01:01
At one point, one of the 12-year-olds was holding a baby.
01:03
He tried to take the baby out of her arms before he ran off.
01:06
This is a white male bald, blue shirt, red shorts.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
NE 16th St, Lincoln City, OR 97367
Correct
Incorrect