Monterey and Hollister police arrest man accused of trying to entice young children with candy

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION)

UPDATE 7/17/21 Detectives with the Monterey Police Department have identified a 61-year-old Hollister resident as the suspect in the case.

Officers with the Monterey Police Department worked with the Hollister Police Department to arrest the suspect at his house on the 300 block of Haydon Street in Hollister.

Officers searched his truck and found a bag of candy consistent with the description provided by witnesses.

The suspect was booked into the Monterey County Jail, where his bail has been set at $100,000.

PREVIOUS STORY: Monterey Police Department responded to a call at Dennis the Menace Park about an older man attempting to entice young children into his vehicle with candy on Thursday at around noon. According to MPD, an adult in the area saw this and intervened. The suspect left before officers arrived.

MPD describes the suspect as a 5-foot-6 Asian male, thin build, with dark hair and crooked teeth. He was last seen driving a small GMC or Chevrolet truck with silver metal racks on the bed.

If you have any information about the suspect contact Monterey Police Department at (831) 646-3830, or to remain
anonymous, call (831) 646-3840.