The Cedar Park Police have released a sketch of the suspect from the Friday, December 30, 2011 Child Enticement incident.

The suspect in this incident is described as a white male, mid 20’s to mid 30’s, with “shaggy” hair and wearing sun-glasses.

The vehicle description in this incident is a dark blue, newer model pick-up, with tinted windows, and 4-doors.

The case remains under active investigation.

To leave tips or other information contact:

Cedar Park Police Criminal Investigations Tip Line: 512-528-8067 or 9-1-1 in an emergency or to report suspicious activity in progress.

Original Press Release from January 4, 2012:

Cedar Park Police Investigating Suspicious Incidents of Possible Child Enticement

(Cedar Park Police Department – 1-4-12 Contact: Capt. Jeff Hayes @ 512-260-4732 hayes@ci.cedar-park.tx.us)

The Cedar Park Police are investigating two recent suspicious incidents involving possible child enticement and are taking this opportunity to alert the community and to request any information that may not have already been reported in these two incidents.

The first incident occurred on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at approx. 11AM in the 700 Blk. of Nelson Ranch Road, on the west side of the city, where a 9 year-old male reported that a man in a pick-up stopped and said to him, “Do you want some candy?” The man made no attempt to physically abduct the child, but followed him for a short way and then left the area. The suspect is described as a white male, mid to late 30’s, with light brown hair, and a mustache and thin beard. The suspect was reportedly driving a blue pick-up, with paint scratches on the tailgate and a silver bumper.

The second incident occurred on Friday, December 30, 2011, at approx. 12noon in the 600 Blk. of King Eider Lane, on the east side of the city, where a 9 year-old female reported that a man in a pick-up stopped and said to her, “Hey kid, get in the car.” The man made no attempt to physically abduct the child, and immediately left the area when the girl ran away. The suspect in this incident is described as a white male, mid 20’s to mid 30’s, with “shaggy” hair and wearing sun-glasses. The vehicle description in this incident is a dark blue, newer model pick-up, with tinted windows, and 4-doors.

The similarities in each incident warranted alerting the public and seeking further assistance. The incidents remain under active investigation by the Cedar Park Criminal Investigations Division. The Police Department has also stepped up patrols in both areas of the city.

Cedar Park Police want the community to be aware of the incidents and are asking for anyone who may have additional information to contact Criminal Investigations Detective Christopher Dailey at 512-260-4772 or call 9-1-1 to report an emergency or suspicious behavior in progress.

Cedar Park Police also want to take this opportunity to encourage parents to talk candidly with their children and reinforce basic child safety lessons like those that can be found at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children website.

What are the most important things parents should tell children about safety?

1. Always check first with a parent, guardian, or trusted adult before going anywhere, accepting anything, or getting into a car with anyone.
2. Do not go out alone. Always take a friend with when going places or playing outside.
3. Say no if someone tries to touch you, or treats you in a way that makes you feel sad, scared, or confused. Get out of the situation as quickly as possible.
4. Tell a parent, guardian, or trusted adult if you feel sad, scared, or confused.
5. There will always be someone to help you, and you have the right to be safe.

Information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children website at http://www.missingkids.com/.