LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Police Department is investigating a weekend incident in which a male subject allegedly attempted to lure children into his vehicle.

Sgt. Dale Stoebe said an unknown older white male, in his 50s to 60s, with black and grey combed over hair and a mustache, attempted to lure two small children into his vehicle on Lakeshore Boulevard in an incident that occurred at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18.

The vehicle was described as an olive drab green 1960s military-style pickup with a light tan canvas top, possibly a Jeep M715 1 ¼ ton military cargo truck, or similar, with large off-road tires, Stoebe said.

Stoebe said the suspect was unsuccessful in his attempt and when the children alerted their parent the man fled the scene northbound on Lakeshore Boulevard.

Anyone with information as to the identity and/or whereabouts of the suspect or vehicle,
or any sightings of the same, should contact law enforcement immediately.

The Lakeport Police Department can be reached at 707-263-5491.

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