Update: Police locate person linked to odd encounter at local shopping center

QUINCY, Mass. — Police in Quincy have tracked down the driver of Jeep Patriot wanted in connection to an odd encounter at a Target store in Stoughton over the weekend.

State Representative Alyson Sullivan had urged women to be careful, after a stranger tried to get her out of her parked car at the store on Sunday afternoon, claiming her vehicle was “leaking oil.”

After posting about it on Facebook, several other women reported similar incidents in nearby towns, such as Brockton, Canton, and Randolph.

On Tuesday, Quincy Police said a similar incident was reported in their city.

A woman told officers a man approached her and claimed her car was leaking oil. The woman called police and gave a description of a Jeep Patriot, which was the same vehicle reported in the Stoughton incident.

Quincy Police went on to say the “suspect vehicle was located in Quincy.”

No arrest was made.

Quincy Police say detectives interviewed operator of the Jeep Patriot who was taken to the hospital for an “evaluation.”

Police said they were unable release further info.

Stoughton Police confirmed to Boston 25 that the operator in Quincy was the same person connected to the incident in their town.

Police are encouraging everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior

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