Kelso Police Investigate Suspicious Subject On Halloween. - 11/01/26

On 10/31/26 at about 6:54 PM, Kelso officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Laurel Street for a male suspect who had attempted to grab a juvenile female victim by the arm while she was trick or treating.  The juvenile described the male suspect exiting a white utility van that had been following in the roadway behind her prior to the altercation.  The victim described the suspect as a white male, wearing a black hoodie and dark colored jeans.  The victim kicked the suspect in the groin to escape from him and was not injured during the incident.  Officers checked the area but did not locate a matching vehicle or suspect in the area.  Additionally, officers checked with neighbors in the area of the incident to review security camera footage but could not find anyone that had captured the incident.  Shortly after this incident was reported to KPD, Longview Police were dispatched to a similarly described suspect vehicle possibly following children trick or treating.  Anyone with additional information regarding this incident can contact Kelso Police at (360)423-1270.