Attempted Abductions, Assaults on Girls in Central Iowa

Iowa Department of Public Safety press release states that the primary suspect is described as a male with short dark hair, thin build, who is driving a new model, dark colored car. Information from these reports suggests that the subject is bold and persistent in his attempts to get the intended targets into his car and will likely continue to pose a threat to female minors.

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Attempted Abductions, Assaults on Girls in Central Iowa

By Becky Ogann

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The list of reports of attempted abductions and sexual assaults of girls in central Iowa is growing.

Three additional reports, for a total of 9 incidents, have been filed in the past 11 days. Police believe all the cases are linked to the same man.

On Wednesday, authorities issued a warning after six incidents that occurred in Dallas Center, Panora and Urbandale.

Three additional incidents - two in Des Moines, with the other in Urbandale - were reported after police held a news conference to issue the warning.

Authorities are encouraging parents to speak with their children about the risks of talking to strangers. They also say anyone who sees suspicious interaction between an adult and child should call 911 or Polk County Crime Stoppers at 515-223-1800.
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Saturday, Jun 21 at 11:41 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Lookes like that sick pervert in CR, Percillia Fossels kid, I'd swear it looks just like him...

Friday, Jun 20 at 11:17 PM aly wrote ...

all these ppl here that r sayin catch this guy and put him in prison for life thats right these r children they havent experienced a lot so this guy is a maniac he needs help this is wrong he is sexualy abusing girls and they r inosent ketch this guy alreadyi am not sure wat is running thru his mind but it needs to stop because these r inosent little girls at stake here dont u think and parents dont let ur chrildren out of the house or apartment without a parent or gaurdian near by got 9 girls!

Friday, Jun 20 at 8:28 PM sum random dude wrote ...

I just have 1 thing to say, when they do find you, God have mercy on your soul cuz what your doing is wrong; your sick and i hope you know that...

Friday, Jun 20 at 5:35 PM another tax payer wrote ...

I couldnt agree with TAXPAYER more!! Pay for his funeral costs verses a life time in prision using my tax paying dollars!!

Friday, Jun 20 at 4:53 PM Old Guy wrote ...

I truly hope that the public gets to him before the police do. Kick him in the *** for me too. Catch this pervert soon officers! these are our children we are reading about. I think you should be striped of your rights when you prey on children. My heart is sadden. Hopefully one of these girls kick him where the sun dont shine. You sir need help.

Friday, Jun 20 at 4:53 PM Pedos wrote ...

There are no more pedos than there were back in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80s, or 90s,,, in fact statistically there are less crimes being committed against kids than there were when you were kids, lighten up and let your kids be kids. The MEDIA just loves to report on this stuff to scare parents because it gets good ratings but seriously, it rarely happens.

Friday, Jun 20 at 4:30 PM annoyed wrote ...

Probably a previous offender, should be locked up and never allowed out on our streets again.

Friday, Jun 20 at 2:52 PM Iowan wrote ...

Hopefully they will catch this sicko. Really sad how many of these type people roam our streets and people wonder why kids cant be kids anymore. I remember when I was young being able to go bike riding and horseback riding all day and not have my mom worry where I was or whether I was alright. I would dare let my children out like that simply because these people seem to be more and more prevelent. Governments #1 Job is the protection of it citizens esp. its youngest yet they cant seem to do tha

Friday, Jun 20 at 2:51 PM Mom wrote ...

To all parents....make sure your kids know to NEVER get in a car or even close to it if it is someone they don't know!

Friday, Jun 20 at 2:49 PM :( wrote ...

such sick people out there anymore, everything is just going downhill

Friday, Jun 20 at 2:48 PM taxpayer wrote ...

I would rather pay his funeral cost than support him in prison. We need the tax dollars for tornado and flood victims--not to support a person like this.

Friday, Jun 20 at 2:44 PM mother of 3 girls wrote ...

Even though this is not in our area, it serves as a reminder to WATCH OUR KIDS. I hope he is caughte before tragedy strikes an inocent child. It's heart wrenching to know our children depend on us to protect them and how easily we let our guard down. Just because they have riden their bike to the park or the pool a hundred times before doesn't make it safe. Keep a close eye out and be sure to remind our inocent that not everyone out there is looking out for their best interest.

Friday, Jun 20 at 2:36 PM Lou-Lou wrote ...

GREAT artist sketch! Hopefully someone will recognize this creep and turn him in...

Friday, Jun 20 at 1:47 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Hopefully the next report on this fellow will be his obituary. ;)

Friday, Jun 20 at 1:46 PM DC wrote ...

I hope they find this guy. He needs to be sent to prison for life.

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