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At approximately 7:33AM Fri., Dec. 8, 2017, Naperville Police were dispatched to the area of Modaff and Massachusetts for a report of a subject attempting to lure a young, female student into his vehicle at the school bus stop.
An observant citizen witnessed this interaction and called 911. He was able to provide a description of the subject, his vehicle and his license plate.
Officers quickly located and stopped the suspect vehicle, ultimately arresting the lone occupant, Kluss, Early D., a 37-year-old male who resides in Naperville.
After further investigation, and consultation with the Will County State’s Attorney’s office, Kluss was charged with the following offenses:
Child Abduction (2 counts)
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Driving under the Influence
Kluss was processed at the Naperville Police Department and subsequently transported to the Will County Jail.
Statement by NPD Chief Robert Marshall
Chief Robert Marshall issued the following statement regarding this incident; “The Naperville Police Department would like to thank the citizens who called 911 for getting involved, providing a timely, accurate vehicle and suspect description. Their actions led officers directly to the suspect. Additionally, we are proud of the tremendous response by police officers who quickly located and arrested the suspect, potentially preventing
further acts of abduction.”
The Naperville Police wish to remind the public and the news media that a charge is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Report submitted by Commander Tom Kammerer, “A” Dayshift Watch Commander, Impact Team Commander, Animal Control Commander, Naperville Police Department.
From District 204 E-News / Talk to children regarding safety issues
The Naperville Police informed us of a stranger danger incident involving a middle school student at a bus stop yesterday in the area of Modaff Rd. and Massachusetts Ave. The police also informed us that serious charges were filed against this person. The student was not harmed and was assisted by a passerby who contacted the Naperville Police. The police responded immediately, quickly located the person, and took the person into custody.
Please take a moment to remind your child about safety issues and how to respond when approached by strangers. We appreciate the work of the Naperville Police Department in keeping our students safe.
