Overview

• The encounter occurred around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday near Ridge Road and Devonshire Court after the student got off a school bus.
• The driver rolled down a window and said, "hey kid, get in the car," according to police.
• The child ran home unharmed as the white box truck continued south on Ridge Road.
• Police describe the suspect as a white man with a long black beard in a white box truck with rust near the windows.
• Residents with information or video are asked to call Highland Park police at (847) 432-7730 or dial 911 if they spot the vehicle or driver.