JANESVILLE, Wis. — Police are investigating after a man with a knife was reportedly seen along a Janesville bike trail Thursday afternoon.
Officials responded to a “belated” report of someone who was possibly armed on the bike trail between Mackinac Drive and Randolph Road shortly before 2:15 p.m.
The report alleged the suspect approached a 12-year-old riding a bicycle and showed a knife. According to a news release, the incident happened between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
The suspect has been described as a man who is 6 feet tall and roughly 210 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black beanie hat and black hooded sweatshirt pulled over his head, a black and white bandana covering his nose and mouth, black aviator glasses, black pants and white sneakers.
An investigation is ongoing. Those with information on the incident are encouraged to call Rock County dispatch at 608-757-2244.
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