Crime & Safety

Suspicious Stranger Approaches Kids On Trail In Ashburn: LCSO

Police are on the lookout for a suspicious stranger who photographed children and tried to speak with them in Ashburn, says the LCSO.

Police are on the lookout for a suspicious stranger who photographed children and tried to speak with them in Ashburn.
Police are on the lookout for a suspicious stranger who photographed children and tried to speak with them in Ashburn. (Image via LCSO)

ASHBURN, VA—Police are on the lookout for a suspicious stranger who photographed children and tried to speak with them Wednesday, May 15, on a trail in the area of Wintergrove Drive and Clearnight Terrace, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Shortly after 5:30 p.m., police responded to the area for a reported suspicious person. They found that an unknown man allegedly was taking pictures of kids and also attempted to strike up a conversation with them while they were walking a trail.

The man, described as Asian, fled when approached by the children's mother. Anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-777-0407.

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