CHANDLER, Ariz. — The Chandler Police Department is investigating after a young boy was reportedly sexually assaulted after being lured away from a bus stop last month.
Police said the reported incident happened on July 29 between 7:15 and 7:30 a.m. near Warner and McQueen roads.
Authorities said the child told officers he was led away from the bus stop by a man driving a golf cart. The boy said the suspect took him to an apartment complex nearby and assaulted him.
The suspect is described as a White or Hispanic man with dark hair and dark eyes. The boy told police the man was riding a black golf cart and wore a blue or black-colored shirt with lettering on it with dark blue and black pants.
Police said they are aware maintenance workers ride in carts and wear similar clothing, and they are currently looking for leads unrelated to apartment complex staff.
If you have any information, you are asked to call Chandler police at 480-782-4165.
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