HOMER, Minn. – An 11-year-old told deputies that she was walking on the gravel shoulder along Old Homer Road when a biker slowed and asked if she wanted a ride on his motorcycle. She didn’t respond. Then, she said, he turned around and came back and asked again. Again she didn’t respond. He then drove off, the encounter ending. This was between 2:30 and 3 p.m., Saturday, near the intersection with County Road 15, which goes up Homer Valley to Witoka. The girl didn’t report the encounter until a day later. Investigators were unable to track the motorcyclist, who easily could have left on U.S. Highway 61, which parallels Old Homer Road, or on any of several sideroads up the bluffs to Witoka and Interstate 90. Also: When reported, the incident was more was 24 hours earlier and the trail cold.
Biker profile
The girl offered these details: The man was 60-ish. His motorcycle had no windshield. There was a pillion seat for a passenger and also a basket in back. He had a black helmet with a rainbow in black and gold. He was wearing a blue shirt, ripped jeans and a black leather coat. She didn’t note the license plate number.