Public Alert: Students Report Suspicious Vehicle In Hillsdale Neighborhood -12/03/24

The Portland Police Bureau is alerting the public to two reports of a suspicious vehicle in the Hillsdale Neighborhood. On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., an Ida B. Wells High School student was walking home from practice when a black vehicle pulled up next to her. The student indicated that the Hyundai Sonata, with at least two men inside, would slow down when she slowed down, and speed up when she sped up. While hiding behind a dumpster, the student reported that one of the men exited the vehicle and stared at her before she was able to run home. On Monday, December 2, 2024, PPB was notified of a second incident that occurred on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m. An Ida B. Wells High School student was walking near the school when a black Hyundai Sonata pulled up next to her. The student reported that two men were inside the vehicle and one of them tried speaking to her. As the vehicle turned around, the student hid in some bushes and the vehicle eventually drove away. PPB is aware of these two incidents and looking into them. Patrol has been asked to provide an extra presence in the area. PPB would like to remind parents to talk to their children about having a plan in a situation such as this and to never approach a vehicle driven by someone they do not know. Some tips from the National Crime Prevention Council about stranger danger are available at http://archive.ncpc.org/topics/violent-crime-and-personal-safety/strangers.html ###PPB###