Detectives Investigating Suspicious Incident Involving a Child

Osceola County, Florida - Osceola County Sheriff's detectives need the public's help in identifying an unknown male involved in a suspicious incident. The investigation began on February 1 at approximately 4:00 p.m. when deputies responded to the area of Seven Dwarf's Lane and W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. They spoke with a 13-year old girl who indicated she was at the corner waiting for her mother when an unknown male drove into the parking lot and began talking to her. He told the girl he was new to the area and asked her if she wanted to get in the car and go get something to eat. The girl pointed at a vehicle indicating her mother was in the parking lot. The man left the area in a green or maroon Ford Explorer.

The man is described as a white male in his mid-30's, bald with a thin beard and goatee. He was wearing Aviator sunglasses and a red silk long sleeved shirt with a black tie.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Osceola County Sheriff's Office at (407) 348-2222 or Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS (8477). Calls made to Crimeline remain anonymous, and tips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects and/or the recovery of stolen property and drugs are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000 dollars.