Oakland County girl approached by man wearing mask asking if she wants candy or cupcakes, police say

FRANKLIN, Mich. – Police in Oakland County are investigating a suspicious situation in which a girl told officers that she was approached by a man on Sunday, asking if she wanted candy or cupcakes.

According to police, an 8-year-old girl was riding her bike in the area of Franklin Park Drive and Mountainview Drive in Franklin on Sept. 28 at around 6:45 p.m. when she was approached by a man driving a dark-colored car. He asked her, “Do you want candy or cupcakes?”

The girl said, “No, I don’t know you!” and rode her bicycle away from the car. The man then drove away.

Police said the driver was described as a middle-aged man with facial hair, tattoos on his face and arms, and wearing a mask.

The case is under investigation.