Man questioned after approaching student near school in Janesville

JANESVILLE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Janesville Police have questioned a man after reports of a suspicious van that followed a student near Franklin Middle School.

The report came in Monday morning around 7:50 a.m. when a citizen reported that the van followed a student near the school. According to the report, the man asked a girl if she wanted a ride to school with him. The suspect was seen by a separate person and fellow student who ended up giving the girl a ride to school.

The van was described as red or brown and the back was grey or silver with a black rear bumper. The van was in poor condition.

Alert citizens helped police identify the man who was questioned by police. According to police, there was not enough cause to arrest the man.

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