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Geneva Police Seek Woman Who Tried to Lure Boys Into SUV

Geneva police are seeking the public's help in locating woman who reportedly asked boys, 8 and 10, to look at dog in her sports utility vehicle.

Editor's Note: The Geneva Police Department sent a follow-up e-mail on Tuesday, Aug. 14, saying that woman involved in this report contacted police, who determined that the incident was simply a misunderstood .

 

The sent a press release Sunday asking resident for any information they might have regarding a 50-something white woman who reportedly tried to lure two boys into her sports utility vehicle.

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At around 12:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, Geneva police reponded to a report of a suspicious incident in the 300 block of Campbell Street. According to reports, two brothers, ages 8 and 10, were approached by a woman exiting a business in the 300 block of Campbell Street.

The woman approached the two boys and asked if they wanted to see her dog in the back of her SUV parked across the street. The boys declined and told their parents, who contacted the police.

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Police searched the area but could not find the woman or her SUV.

The Geneva Police Department is requesting assistance from the public. If you have any infomation on this case, please contact the Geneva Police Department at 630-­232-­4736.

The woman is described as white, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, with a medium build and gray, collar-length wavy hair, wearing blue jeans.

SOURCE: Geneva Police Department press release

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