A Brighton elementary school student ran into South Elementary Tuesday morning saying that a man in a red car asked her to get into his vehicle as she walked to school.
Brighton police spokesman John Bradley said police are investigating the report.
The girl said she was followed for a short distance by a man wearing a gray hoodie-type sweatshirt behind the wheel of a red or maroon 4-door vehicle. The man told her to get into the car, which she described as having black coloring near its rear.
Bradley also said his department has been in contact with Westminster PD and other agencies investigating the murder of 10 year-old Jessica Ridgeway about the incident.
Brighton police have increased patrols around area schools.
The following is posted on School District 27J’s web site. “This morning a student from South Elementary in Brighton reported that a man in a red car asked her to get in his vehicle as she walked to school. She ran to school and reported the incident. Police were immediately called and are continuing their investigation.
“The safety of our students is our utmost priority and we will continue to work with our police departments to ensure the safety of all our students.
“If you have any information about this incident or any other suspicious activity, please contact the Brighton Police Department. We appreciate your assistance in keeping children safe.”
Police are asking that anyone with information about the incident contact the Brighton PD tip line at (303)655-8740.
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