Suspicious incident reported at Hacker Middle School
The Mountain Home Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying a man that was involved in an incident at Hacker Middle School on Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred at about 10:40 a.m. when a 10-year old student was approached by a man driving a white car.
The man reportedly stopped and asked the boy if he would like to see a picture.
The boy immediately went inside the school to tell a staff member.
Officer Melanie Rhodes said that the boy was apparently between classes when the incident took place and it is unknown if other students may have witnessed the event.
The vehicle is described as a late 1970s model large, white 4-door sedan with a light, green rusting top. The boy reported that the license plate started with an "E". He also said that the man was "not that old" and was wearing a red hat.
The school district sent a letter about the incident home with students on Tuesday.
In the letter, Superintendent Tim McMurtrey emphasized the importance of parents talking to their children about stranger safety.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact Detective Humberto Fuentes at 587-2101.