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. Past incidents can be found here:
Regarding the occurrence of incidents of male children being called out to
Date and time of occurrence
Around 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024
place of occurrence
Daisen City
Case summary
One incident occurred when a group of male students were walking home from school when a man called out to them, asking, "Where is your house?"
Information about the perpetrator
- Male, age 40s, height 175cm, thin, short black hair
- Wearing grey workwear, both top and bottoms
Regarding the occurrence of unauthorized photography of female children
Date and time of occurrence
Around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
place of occurrence
Akita City
Case summary
An incident occurred in which a man pointed his smartphone at a female student while she was walking to school.
Information about the perpetrator
- Male, age 20 to 30, height 175cm, thin, short black hair
- Wearing a light blue hoodie on top, navy blue jeans on bottom, and a white mask
- Owns a smartphone with a light blue flip case
Regarding the occurrence of unauthorized photography of female high school students
Date and time of occurrence
Around 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024
place of occurrence
Yurihonjo City
Case summary
An incident occurred in which a man pointed his smartphone at a high school girl on a train.
Information about the perpetrator
- Male, age 20s, height 160-170cm, medium build, short black hair
- Wearing a navy blue jumper, black T-shirt, blue jeans, glasses, and white earphones
- Possessing a light blue smartphone and an ochre shoulder bag
Regarding the occurrence of unauthorized photographing of male children
Date and time of occurrence
Around 16:00 on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
place 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.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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
place 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."
Information about the perpetrator
- 2 passengers
- Driver: Male, around 60 years old, short black hair
- Passenger seat: Woman, around 60 years old, bob hair
- Use a grey car
Last updated: April 26, 2024 2 cases reported
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 female student being called out to in Akita City on November 1, 2023
A case of stalking of female students that occurred in Kazuno City on December 22, 2023
A case of stalking of female students that occurred in Odate City on January 16, 2024
An incident involving unauthorized photography of kindergarten children that occurred in Akita City on April 4, 2024
An incident involving a man calling out to boys in Daisen City on April 12, 2024
Past suspicious person information
Suspicious person information for 2024
Suspicious person information for 2023
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
place 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.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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
place 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 an incident where a female high school student was called out to
Date and time of occurrence
Around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021
place 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?"
Information about the perpetrator
- 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
place 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.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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
place 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.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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
place 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.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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
place 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."
Information about the perpetrator
- Male, age 70 to 80, height 160 to 170 cm, 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.
place 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.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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
place 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?"
Information about the perpetrator
- 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 a male child
Date and time of occurrence
Monday, September 27, 2021, around 4 p.m.
place 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.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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
place of occurrence
Akita City
Case summary
A man on a bicycle pointed a digital camera at a group of female students as they were walking home from school.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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.
place of occurrence
Katagami City
Case summary
A high school girl was followed by a man on a bicycle while cycling home.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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
place 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.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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
place 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.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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 an incident where a female high school student was called out to
Date and time of occurrence
Around 7pm on Monday, August 21, 2023
place 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?"
Information about the perpetrator
- 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
place of occurrence
Oga City
Case summary
A high school girl was walking home when a man in a car pointed his smartphone at her.
Information about the perpetrator
- 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, 2023 2 outbreaks
