Police searching for car man tried to lure kids into at Olathe park
Mar 26, 2025
Olathe, Ks. -- The Olathe Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a car that a man tried to lure children into while they were playing at a park.
Man tried to lure kids at Olathe park into car, police say
On Monday, March 17, sometime before 1:30 p.m., police said juv
eniles were playing at a park near South Cook Street when a man asked them to get into his car.
Police provided an update Wednesday and said the car is believed to be a silver Chevrolet Malibu, with an unknown temporary license plate and damage to the rear, driver-side bumper. Police also said initially that the car was missing its hubcaps.
The police department provided the following photos:
Photo: Olathe Police Department
Photo: Olathe Police Department
Photo: Olathe Police Department
The man driving the car was described as being in his 50s or 60s, with darker brown skin and short black hair; he was last seen wearing a red shirt and dark pants.
Police are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call the Olathe Police Department at (913) 971-6363 or the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477. ...read more read less