Opelika police looking for suspect accused of enticing a child

Sketch of Enticing a Child Suspect/Source: Opelika Police Department

Opelika police are looking for a suspect they say enticed a child in November.

The incident happened on November 1 around 3:10 p.m. in the area of Video Street and Wittel Avenue.

Authorities say a juvenile left a school bus and was approached by a white male, occupying a black 4-door Audi, who attempted to get them to enter his vehicle.

The suspect is described as an older heavyset white male with dark hair and light eyes, and was wearing a teal shirt with a teddy bear and a tattoo of cards on his left forearm.

If you have any information on this incident or the identity of the suspect, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.

Tips can also be forwarded through Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at (334) 215-STOP.