Man, 30, Contacts Blackhawk Students Via Facebook; Police Urge Caution

Police said they are asking parents to check their children's Facebook page's after a 30-year-old man from out of state contacted several young Blackhawk students.

Investigators said students at Highlands Middle School told their teachers that a man they didn't know friend requested them and asked for their phone numbers and addresses.

Chippewa Police Chief Clint Berchtold said he contacted the man to find out why he was trying to obtain that information from the kids.

"He didn't have an answer. It's not illegal, but his actions are inappropriate," said Berchtold.

Bertold said the man does not have a criminal record but asks parents to talk to their children about Internet safety.

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