Police: Suspicious Van Followed Girl Home

issued an alert Friday concerning a report of a white van that allegedly followed a child home Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the areas of Lincoln Lane and the Butternut subdivision. 

The van's driver was described as a man in his 50s to 60s with a full, fuzzy, light gray-and-black beard, wearing a small, black knit winter hat, the police alert said. The white van had a sticker on the back and was described as a conversion-type van with sliding doors on both sides.

The driver didn't try to talk to the child, but he allegedly followed her until she reached her home, the report added.

Residents can report suspicious vehicles to the Frankfort Police Department by calling the non-emergency number at 815-485-2500.