Schertz police investigate two incidents of men approaching teens near Samuel Clemens High School.
SCHERTZ, Texas — A teen says a stranger asked her to perform a sexual act while she was walking to Samuel Clemens High School this morning.
This is now the second incident this week that Schertz police are investigating
Another girl says she was approached by a stranger on Monday.
Tonight, Schertz police are searching for two different men. People living near the high school are shocked and on edge.
More than ever, Judy Fogelman says she will be on high alert because of what she’s heard when she takes her grandchildren out to play.
“I would not want them walking alone right now,” Fogleman told KENS 5.
Just before five Monday night, Schertz Police said a stranger approached a 13-year-old girl and told her to get into his car on Westchester and Curtiss as she was walking home.
Police say the suspect is a man who was driving a black Honda Civic. That girl ran home and called 9-1-1.
Then today, just before nine a.m., as a 16-year-old was walking to Samuel Clemens High School, she told Schertz PD a man asked her to perform a sexual act.
They say it was a 25-year-old man believed to have been driving a Honda. The 16-year-old ran to her school and called the police.
“It’s concerning to hear we have two instances that have happened,” Fogelman said.
Police do not believe the incidents are related.
Chief Jim Lowery said this on Facebook:
“These incidents do not appear to be related as the suspect and vehicle descriptions are different. However, it is alarming and a community threat for such activity to occur with our community youth. The Schertz Police Department will be increasing patrols in the area, and we are seeking the public’s assistance looking for any video evidence that may have captured either suspect. And we are collaborating with local and federal partners to investigate these offenses. We are appreciative of our working relationships with the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District as we work to alleviate these incidents and secure a safe learning environment for all.”
“It breaks my heart that this is happening in the world today,” Fogelman added, “I’m hoping parents are being more careful with letting their kids walk alone.”
Schertz PD encourages anyone with home security footage or information about the suspects or vehicles to contact us at 210-619-1200. This is an ongoing investigation.