By GEORGE GRAHAM

ggraham@repub.com



WILBRAHAM — Police are asking residents to be on the lookout for a man who has reportedly driven up to children at least twice in recent weeks and asked them if they wanted lollipops.



Police said the most recent incident occurred Wednesday night about 6:30 when the man approached two boys riding scooters on Lake Drive.



The two boys refused the offer and ran into one of their houses. Adults, who then went outside, were able to get a description of the man and his car.



He is described as a white male in his 40s or 50s, driving an older silver or gray car, perhaps a Toyota Celica, Capt. Roger W. Tucker said.



A similar incident was reported to police about two weeks ago. Tucker said.



A series of e-mails sent to a number of residents throughout the town has prompted numerous calls to police, Tucker said.



Tucker said police are searching for the man but stressed that "no real crime has been committed at this point."



It's not illegal, Tucker said, to offer somebody a lollipop. "Sometimes it's innocent, sometimes it's not."



Tucker said those who spot such a scenario happening, or a suspicious vehicle, should strive to get a license plate number "so we can ID this guy and find out what his activities are."



