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“The Haverhill Police Department took a report early Wednesday morning regarding an older male who approached young females who were waiting at their bus stop located at Brookline Avenue at Main St. and interacted with them verbally, then asked them to get into his vehicle.
An adult witness observed the suspicious behavior and intervened, compelling the suspicious male to drive off. The schools were notified, and police quickly developed a suspect profile and an intense search for the suspect ensued.
Bus stops were continuously monitored, and other communities were notified. The Massachusetts State Police who were assisting in the search located the defendant identified as John Perrault D.O.B. 03/01/1946 at approximately 5:00pm in Haverhill and he was arrested.
He was charged with Enticement and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked License. Perrault was held on $100,000 bail and will be arraigned in the Haverhill District Court on 10/13/2022.
There are no additional suspects related to this incident and police will continue to monitor bus stops to ensure children’s safety.” -Haverhill Police Department.
