When police encounter cases of children being called out to or followed, they send out "suspicious person information" to warn people and ask for information about the perpetrator.
Regarding the occurrence of incidents of girls being called out to
Date and time of occurrence
Around 15:30 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Location of occurrence
Akita City
Case summary
An incident occurred when a female student was walking home from school when a man called out to her, saying, "Let's play."
Actor information
- Male, age 50-60, medium build, black shaggy hair
- The top is brown with horizontal stripes, and the bottom is black trousers.
Regarding the occurrence of a suspicious person incident involving a female high school student
Date and time of occurrence
Around 11:30 on Friday, May 30, 2025
Location of occurrence
Kitaakita City
Case summary
While a high school girl was walking home from school, she was stared at by a man in a car, who then honked the horn once after they passed each other.
Actor information
- Male, around 60 years old, medium build, short black hair
- Both top and bottoms unknown
- Use a black minicar
Regarding the occurrence of incidents of girls being called out to
Date and time of occurrence
Around 15:10 on Friday, May 30, 2025
Location of occurrence
Akita City
Case summary
When the female student tried to enter her home, a man called out to her, saying, "Is this your home? Is someone there?"
Actor information
- Male, age 50 to 60, height 170cm, medium build, short black hair
- Wearing a white jacket and a mask
Regarding the occurrence of unauthorized photography of female children
Date and time of occurrence
Around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Location of occurrence
Akita City
Case summary
An incident occurred when a man pointed something resembling a smartphone at a group of female students while they were walking home from school.
Actor information
- Male, age 50 to 60, height 160 to 170 cm, medium build, long white hair (length down to chin)
- Wearing a purple jumper and black trousers
- Carrying a shoulder bag and a black smartphone-like object
Regarding the occurrence of incidents of girls being called out to
Date and time of occurrence
Around 15:30 on Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Location of occurrence
Daisen City
Case summary
As some female students were walking home from school, a man in a light truck approached them and said, "What time does school finish today? I can't smoke so I have some candy. I'll give it to you." The man then handed them the candy.
Actor information
- Male, age 60 to 70, thin
- Unknown clothing, carrying candy
- Use a white light truck
Last updated: June 11, 2020 1 occurrence information
About the resolved cases
Regarding the issue listed below that was posted on this page, the perpetrator has been identified and the issue has been resolved.
An incident involving a man calling out to female junior high school students that occurred in Akita City on May 2, 2024
An incident involving calling out to and touching a female student that occurred in Yokote City on August 27, 2024
An incident involving calling out to and touching a female high school student that occurred in Yokote City on August 27, 2024
- A case of stalking of a female junior high school student that occurred in Akita City on November 11, 2024
A case of stalking a male child that occurred in Noshiro City on March 3, 2025
Past suspicious person information
Suspicious person information for 2025
Suspicious person information for 2024
Regarding the occurrence of cases of stalking of male children
Date and time of occurrence
Around 1:45 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020
Location of occurrence
Akita City
Case summary
In one incident, a male student was walking home from school when a man called out to him, "Welcome home," and followed him.
Actor information
- Age: 60s, height: 160cm, medium build, short black hair
- Wearing a white long-sleeved shirt
- Carrying a black waist bag
Regarding the occurrence of cases of stalking of female children
Date and time of occurrence
Thursday, August 20, 2020, around 14:00
Location of occurrence
Akita City
Details of the case
An incident occurred in which two female students were followed by two men.
Actor characteristics
[1] Age: 20s, height: 175 cm, thin, blonde, wearing a navy blue 3/4 length T-shirt and shorts
[2] Approximately 175 cm tall, black hair, unknown clothing
Regarding the occurrence of a case of a high school girl being called out to
Date and time of occurrence
Around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021
Location of occurrence
Kazuno City
Case summary
While a high school girl was on her way to school, a man got out of a car and called out to her, saying things like, "Aren't your friends late today?" and "You have the day off?"
Actor information
- Age: 60s, height: 170cm, medium build, gray hair (thinning on top)
- Wearing a navy blue short-sleeved shirt, black pants, and a white mask
- Use a white car
Regarding the occurrence of cases of stalking of female children
Date and time of occurrence
Around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021
Location of occurrence
Minamiakita District
Case summary
In one incident, a group of female students were followed on their way home from school by a man who pointed his smartphone at them.
Actor information
- Age: 20 to 30 years old, height: 170 cm, medium build, short black hair
- Wearing a black short-sleeved T-shirt on top, black work pants on the bottom, a black mask, and glasses
- Owns a smartphone
Regarding the occurrence of cases of stalking of female children
Date and time of occurrence
Around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021
Location of occurrence
Minamiakita District
Case summary
In one incident, a group of female students were followed on their way home from school by a man who pointed his smartphone at them.
Actor information
- Age: 20 to 30 years old, height: 170 cm, medium build, short black hair
- Wearing a black short-sleeved T-shirt on top, black work pants on the bottom, a black mask, and glasses
- Owns a smartphone
Regarding the occurrence of cases of stalking of female children
Date and time of occurrence
Around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021
Location of occurrence
Minamiakita District
Case summary
In one incident, a group of female students were followed on their way home from school by a man who pointed his smartphone at them.
Actor information
- Age: 20 to 30 years old, height: 170 cm, medium build, short black hair
- Wearing a black short-sleeved T-shirt on top, black work pants on the bottom, a black mask, and glasses
- Owns a smartphone
Regarding the occurrence of an incident where a female child was called out to (resolved)
Date and time of occurrence
Around 15:50 on Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Location of occurrence
Daisen City
Case summary
In one incident, a female student was walking home when a man called out to her, saying, "Come over here" and "I'll give you some strawberries."
Actor information
- Male, age 70-80, height 160-170cm, thin, short hair (white)
- Wearing a checked 7/8 length shirt on top and black long pants on the bottom
- Pushing a wheelbarrow
Regarding the occurrence of unauthorized photography of female high school students (resolved)
Date and time of occurrence
Friday, August 27, 2021, around 7:40 p.m.
Location of occurrence
Noshiro City
Case summary
An incident occurred in which a group of high school girls were pointed at by a woman pushing a bicycle.
Actor information
- Age: 30 to 40 years old, height: 165 cm, chubby, long hair (blonde)
- She wears a pink blouse on top and grey trousers on the bottom.
- Possessing a white smartphone and using a bicycle
Regarding the occurrence of incidents of girls being called out to
Date and time of occurrence
Around 18:00 on Monday, August 30, 2021
Location of occurrence
Minamiakita District
Case summary
One incident occurred when a female student was walking when a man on a motorcycle called out to her, asking, "What grade are you in?"
Actor information
- Age: 30s, height unknown, thin
- Wearing a black jumper on top, black pants on the bottom, and a red full-face helmet
- Uses a yellow bike with black and red accents
Regarding the occurrence of unauthorized photography of male children
Date and time of occurrence
Monday, September 27, 2021, around 4 p.m.
Location of occurrence
Kazuno City
Case summary
One incident occurred when a male student was walking home from school when a man in a car pointed his smartphone at him.
Actor information
- Male, age 40s, height unknown, medium build
- Wearing a black short-sleeved T-shirt on top, unknown bottoms, a black baseball cap, black sunglasses, and a white mask
- Possessing a smartphone (in an orange case) and driving a purple minicar
Regarding the occurrence of unauthorized photography of female children
Date and time of occurrence
Around 14:30 on Monday, September 27, 2021
Location of occurrence
Akita City
Case summary
One incident occurred when a man on a bicycle pointed a digital camera at a group of female students as they were walking home from school.
Actor information
- Male, age 60-65, height 165cm, thin
- Wearing unknown top, long pants (unknown color) and a straw hat
- Possessing a yellow digital camera and using a bicycle (colour unknown)
Regarding the occurrence of cases of stalking of high school girls
Date and time of occurrence
Monday, October 11, 2021, from 6:20 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.
Location of occurrence
Katakami City
Case summary
A high school girl was followed by a man on a bicycle while cycling home.
Actor information
- Male, age 40 to 50, height 160cm, thin, short black hair (balding on top)
- Wearing a blue jumper on top and pants (colour unknown)
- Using a bicycle (lightweight bicycle, color unknown)
Regarding the occurrence of unauthorized photography of female high school students
Date and time of occurrence
Around 7:20 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022
Location of occurrence
Daisen City
Case summary
A high school girl was on her way to school when a man pointed his smartphone at her on the train.
Actor information
- Male, age 60s, height 150cm, medium build, grey hair
- Wearing a white jumper on top and beige pants on the bottom
- He was carrying two smartphones and a navy blue backpack.
Regarding the occurrence of suspicious incidents against female junior high school students
Date and time of occurrence
Around 11:40 on Saturday, May 21, 2022
Location of occurrence
Northern part of the prefecture
Case summary
An incident occurred in which a group of junior high school girls were stared at by a man in a car while walking home.
Actor information
- Male, age 50s, height unknown, medium build, hairstyle unknown
- Wearing white clothing on top
- Use a white car
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Regarding the occurrence of a case of a high school girl being called out to
Date and time of occurrence
Around 7pm on Monday, August 21, 2023
Location of occurrence
Yuzawa City
Case summary
In one incident, a high school girl was walking home when a man approached her and started following her, saying, "Hey, you're from X-rated High School, right?"
Actor information
- Male, age 40s, height 175cm, medium build, short black hair
- Wear a black T-shirt on top and black pants on the bottom
Regarding the occurrence of unauthorized photography of female high school students
Date and time of occurrence
Around 17:35 on Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Location of occurrence
Oga City
Case summary
A high school girl was walking home when a man in a car pointed his smartphone at her.
Actor information
- Male, age 20s to 30s, height unknown, build unknown, permed mushroom cut
- Black on top, unknown on bottom, carrying a smartphone (black cover)
- Drive a black sedan type car
Last updated: August 25, 2020 2 occurrence information
Regarding the occurrence of unauthorized photographing of male children
Date and time of occurrence
Around 16:00 on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Location of occurrence
Akita City
Case summary
An incident occurred when a man pointed what appeared to be a camera at a group of male students while they were walking home from school.
Actor information
- Male, age 60s, height 160cm, medium build, shaved head
- The top is a blue and white checked shirt, and the bottom is brown trousers.
- Possessing a black digital camera
Regarding the occurrence of incidents of girls being called out to
Date and time of occurrence
Around 14:40 on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Location of occurrence
Odate City
Case summary
As some female students were walking home from school, a woman in the passenger seat of a car called out to them, saying, "I'll give you a ride."
Actor information
- 2 passengers
- Driver: Male, around 60 years old, short black hair
- Passenger seat: Woman, age 60s, bob hair
- Use a grey car
