Girls walking to school report suspicious man in Valle Vista area near Hemet

News headline from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department:

At around 7:45 a.m. on May 3, deputies from the Hemet Sheriff’s Station responded to a reported child annoyance that occurred in the area of C Street and Sixth Street in the unincorporated area known as Valle Vista, near Hemet.

Two female juveniles reported encountering a man parked on the side of the road as they walked to school. As the girls walked past the vehicle, the male began making lewd sexually suggestive comments to them. They continued walking to school and immediately notified authorities of the incident.

The man was last seen driving in the area of C Street.

The suspect is described as Hispanic male adult, wearing a black hooded jacket or beanie. A composite sketch of the suspect was provided.

The suspect vehicle is described as a newer silver or gray Honda SUV, possibly a CRV, similar to the one pictured.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Corporal Victorio at 951-791-3400.