CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is currently investigating an unsettling incident that occurred at a Kroger grocery store on North Bridge Street. According to reports, officers received a complaint from a concerned parent on Thursday.
The parent informed officers that an unidentified individual, described as a bald Asian man dressed in dark clothing, approached their family while they were shopping. Shockingly, the individual waved at their young daughter and proceeded to take photographs of her. Initially, the parent did not think much of the incident, but later grew suspicious of the individual’s actions. They allegedly confronted the man, who then deleted the photos and left the store. The parent expressed concerns that the individual may have had ulterior motives, potentially aiming to separate the child from their family.
In light of the incident, the parent requested documentation of the encounter and urged the police to press charges if any criminal activity was involved. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM in the vicinity of the store’s milk section. The parent provided a description of their attire, and pertinent details about their daughter’s appearance were also provided to aid in the investigation.
At the time of this publication, the Chillicothe Police Department has not released further details regarding the ongoing investigation.
It is important to note that in the state of Ohio, filming or photographing individuals in public is generally not considered illegal unless there exists a reasonable expectation of privacy.
The Chillicothe Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this incident or similar occurrences to come forward and assist in the investigation.