Frankfort Police Warn Of Suspicious Van

FRANKFORT (STWM)-- Police in southwest suburban Frankfort are warning residents about a suspicious newer white Chevrolet van that was seen on Thursday in the southwest suburb.

According to police, the driver, a white unshaven male about 50 years old, was parked near a school bus stop near Pine Ridge Drive and was asking children if they wanted to see the puppies inside his van.

When he was approached by an adult, the driver did a U-turn and drove away. The adult followed him until he drove out of town, police said.

The van had no license plates and no side windows but it did have puppies inside, police said.

Residents are urged to report suspicious people and vehicles to the police department at (815) 469-9435.

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