Man Lures Antioch Student Walking To School

ANTIOCH - A man tried to lure an Antioch High School student into his van Tuesday morning, according to police.

At 9:44 a.m., Antioch police officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a suspicious incident at the intersection of L Street and Sycamore Drive.

Police said officers learned that a man driving a gold-colored minivan motioned for a student walking to Antioch High School to enter his vehicle.

The student did not comply and there was no direct contact between the driver and the apparent victim, police said.

Police said there was no indication of the intent of the driver, who was last seen heading north on L Street from 18th Street.

Few details were provided on the suspect, who was said to be a Hispanic man with a "droopy face" and black hair.

Anyone with information on the incident can call Antioch Police Department at (925) 779-6900.

-Bay City News