‘Suspicious’ couple in white Jeep offering candy to kids in Batavia: police

BATAVIA, Ill. — Police are asking the public for help with locating a couple who were seen offering candy to children in Batavia.

According to police, officers received a report of a “suspicious incident” that happened in the parking lot of 1303 East Wilson Street just before 6 p.m. Thursday.

A witness told police a male and female inside a white Jeep SUV drove up to a group of children standing near a fire lane, and repeatedly asked them if they wanted candy.

Police said a parent yelled at the couple to get away from the kids and the vehicle sped away in an unknown direction.

According to a police report, the occupants are described as a Black female with braids and black/white beads in her hair, and a Black male with dreads, wearing a red hoodie. Both appeared to be 20-30 years old, police said.

The SUV steering wheel was covered with a Hello Kitty cover and other Hello Kitty items were seen inside, as well as a Hello Kitty sticker on the gas tank cover.

The Batavia Police Department would like to remind parents to educate their children about “stranger danger” and how to react in these situations.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has additional information regarding this incident, please contact the Batavia Police Department at (630)454-2500.