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SARASOTA (FOX 13) -

Police in Sarasota are taking an unusual step to curb prostitution, sending out warning letters to homes and businesses in their area. *

The letters are penned to the owners of registered vehicles that were in the area at the time prostitution was suspected of taking place.

"Your vehicle was observed on (this date) at an area within the city limits of Sarasota known for prostitution related crimes,"*a sample of the letter states. "The driver or occupant of your vehicle engaged in conversation with either: (1) a known prostitute (an individual who has been previously convicted of a violation of Florida States 796.07) or (2) an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a prostitute."

It's unclear how the letter is addressed when it arrives. Sarasota police emphasize that the letters are "not an accusatory letter," rather a way of alerting families or businesses of what happened.

Police say the letters are not coming with any charges. *

Authorities say they're trying to change the reputation of some areas in Sarasota through the letters, and they hope these letters help.

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