We now have a bit more information on why the Perry Police Department is looking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest.
Chief Eric Vaughn tells Raccoon Valley Radio they’re looking for a shorter, Hispanic female who was last seen in the area of 5th and Paul Streets just before 3pm Wednesday. The woman had her hair pulled back and was last seen wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt and carrying a soccer ball, though conflicting reports from witnesses say she may have also been wearing jeans or a pink skirt of some type.
Chief Vaughn says around 3:13pm a report came in that this female had approached a child as they were coming home from school. The female attempted to speak to the child but due to a language barrier the juvenile could not understand what the female was saying.
As the child went into her residence and shut the door the unknown female followed her to the entrance and damaged the screen on the door. She was last seen heading southbound from that area.
Vaughn says there are no charges against the female at this time, police are simply looking to speak with her about the incident.
Anyone with information about this person is asked to call the Perry Police Department at 465-4636.
Raccoon Valley Radio will bring you more information as it becomes official.