Crime & Safety
Man Accused Of Harassing Teen Girl In Redwood City
Police allege the 46-year-old man asked inappropriate questions to a 14-year-old girl walking home from school.
REDWOOD CITY, CA — A Newark man arrested this week in Redwood City is accused of harassing a teen girl as she walked home from school, according to police.
Investigators said a man driving a white car pulled up to the 14-year-old girl, asking her how old she was, for her cell phone number, and "can I hit on you," police said. The girl said he also asked her to come closer to his car and drove away when she refused. She went home and called the police.
Detectives utilized the Flock system to search for cars matching the description and caught sight of a similar vehicle traveling in the area. Police said the car was registered to Neil Porras Prado, 46, of Newark, and said the victim confirmed he was the man who harassed her.
Find out what's happening in Redwood City-Woodsidefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Detectives secured an arrest warrant and arrested Prado on Thursday. Police seized his electronic devices and booked him into jail on suspicion of contacting a minor with intent to have sex.
Anyone with additional information that could be relevant to the case can contact detectives at 650-780-7607.
Find out what's happening in Redwood City-Woodsidefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
