Kids waiting for school in Tewksbury got a serious scare Monday morning when a driver in an older-model Ford Escape slowed near a Farmer Avenue bus stop and appeared to snap a photo of a child’s home, according to police. The unsettling encounter around 7:30 a.m. sent children running from the stop and prompted a quick response from officers. Investigators are now asking for the public’s help in figuring out who was behind the wheel.
Police Release Photos And Ask For Tips
Officers were called to Farmer Avenue at about 7:30 a.m. after a resident reported that an adult male had been driving slowly near a bus stop, then seemed to take a picture of one of the houses, according to the Tewksbury Police Department. The department’s release includes images of the person and the vehicle, which is described as an older-model Ford Escape. Police are urging anyone who recognizes the man or the SUV to contact them.
How To Report Tips
Anyone who recognizes the individual or the vehicle, or who was in the area and witnessed anything unusual, is asked to call the Tewksbury Police Department at 978-851-7373 or submit an anonymous tip online, as reported by Boston 25 News. The outlet notes that the case is still developing and that police have not released a name or made any arrests.
Advice For Parents
The department is reminding residents not to confront suspicious people and to call 911 in an emergency. For non-emergency information, residents can call 978-851-7373 or use the department’s anonymous-tip form on its website, according to the Tewksbury Police Department. Parents are encouraged to review walking routes with their children, keep an eye on bus stop wait times, and report anything out of the ordinary to school officials and police. Specific details, such as a license plate number or a clear photo, can be especially helpful to investigators.
The investigation remains active, and officials say they will release additional information as it becomes available. They are asking anyone with tips to come forward, per Boston 25 News. Anyone with immediate information, or who believes a child may be in danger, should call 911.
