Massachusetts

Suspicious Man Reportedly Approached Teen in Merrimac

The teen refused the man's offers of money and a ride and was not hurt during the exchange.

Lights on a police car, Jan. 27, 2022.
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Police in Merrimac, Massachusetts are looking into a report of a suspicious man who allegedly approached a 15-year-old and tried to offer the teen money or a ride.

It happened around 1:30 p.m. near Pine and Church streets. According to the report, the man asked the teen multiple times if they wanted money or a ride. The teen refused the man's offers and was not hurt during the exchange.

The man was described as being in his 20s, with bleach blond hair. He was wearing a multi-colored vertical striped tank top and stud earrings, and was last seen driving a silver Toyota sedan with New Hampshire plates and black rims.

Anyone who recognizes the description or with any other information is asked to call police at 978-346-8321.

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