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Redwood City Today
By the People, for the People
Police Seek Man Approached 13-Year-Old Girl in Redwood City
The teen girl said the man asked for her name and phone number after pulling up in a gray sedan.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Police in Redwood City, California are investigating a report of a man who behaved suspiciously toward a 13-year-old girl on Tuesday. The teen said the man, driving a gray sedan, pulled up to her, asked for directions to downtown, and then asked for her name and phone number, which she declined to provide. The man then left the scene, and the girl reported the incident to her father, who contacted the school, which then notified the police.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about the safety of minors in the community and the potential for predatory behavior targeting young people. The police are investigating to determine if any laws were broken and to identify the man in order to prevent further incidents.
The details
According to the Redwood City Police Department, the 13-year-old girl said that on Tuesday afternoon, a gray sedan drove past her, made a U-turn, and stopped. The driver then rolled down his window and asked the girl for directions to downtown Redwood City. After she provided the directions, he then asked her for her phone number, which she declined to give. He then asked for her name, which she also refused to provide. The driver then left the scene.
- The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
The players
Redwood City Police Department
The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident.
13-year-old girl
The victim who reported the suspicious behavior by the man in the gray sedan.
What’s next
The police are actively investigating the incident and canvassing the area for any available surveillance footage to identify the man.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of community vigilance and reporting suspicious behavior to authorities in order to protect minors and maintain public safety.
