The Sioux Falls Police Department would like the publics’ help finding the person responsible for attempting to lure a seven-year-old boy into his car on Tuesday June 3, 2008.

Shortly before noon, just east of Minnesota Avenue and South of 69th Street, the suspect used an offer of circus tickets to try to get the child into his car. The boy ran away.

The suspect is described as a black male with a goatee driving a four-door, red, Honda-type car with a foot-long scratch near the passenger side front wheel.

If you have any information about this case, or any other crimes and wish to remain anonymous, go online to crimestopperssiouxempire.com or call Crime Stoppers at 367-7007. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of those responsible for crimes. Crime Stoppers does not require you to identify yourself to qualify for a reward. If you live outside the Sioux Falls local calling area, use our toll free number, 1 (877) 367-7007.

If you witness a crime in progress or any incident that needs a timely police response, call 911
or our nonemergency number at 367-7000.