Waukee Schools Warn Parents of Suspicious Activity

Parents of children in the received an e-mail today asking them to talk to their children about stranger danger after two men reportedly attempted to lure a child into a van in West Des Moines.

The incident occurred Monday in the 5400 block of Cody Drive. Two men approached a 10-year-old boy on his bike and attempted to lure him into a white van. The boy declined and rode off.

The following information was taken from the news release issued by the West Des Moines Police Department today regarding the incident. 

West Des Moines Police Department

Press Release

Date:09-30-11

Time: 2:00 PM 

Suspicious Vehicle/Activity 

On Monday, 09-26-11, at approximately 6:15 PM, a 10 year-old boy was riding his bike in the 5400 block of Cody Dr. when he was approached by two subjects driving a white van. The two told the ten year old that if he was lost that he needed to get in the van and they would give him a ride home. The boy declined and rode off.

The van was described as a white panel van with what appeared to be blue lettering on the side that had been painted over but could still be seen. The steering wheel had an orange fur type cover and the driver’s seat had a black cover with white polka dots.

The two subjects in the van were described as both being white males in their 40’s or 50’s with grey hair.

If anyone has any information reference this vehicle or the two subjects, they are asked to contact the West Des Moines Police Department at (515) 222-3320.