White van follows teen cyclist and opens door near school, Pekin IL


A white van followed a teenage boy on his bicycle near Jefferson School, turned off its lights while following, and opened the driver's door. The boy did not see who opened the door. The van left the area when the boy went to get help.
Audio|Source: Tazewell Sheriff/Pekin Police Main
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Transcript:
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I meet with a caller in his mom at near South Forrest, reference to a white van issue that was following the teen-year-old while he was on his bike near Jefferson School.
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So the vehicle at one point turned its lights off while following him and opened the driver's door.
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Juvenile did not see the driver.
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The suspect vehicle set off toward Derby when he went to a house to get help.
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Location mentioned:
Near South St, Pekin, IL 61554
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