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CPD Warns After Girl Escapes Attempted Luring in West Woodlawn

Police are seeking tips after releasing a description of the driver who remains at large.

Overview

  • The attempted child-luring occurred Thursday between 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. near East 63rd Street and South Langley Avenue on Chicago's South Side.
  • Police say a driver exited his car, hugged the girl, offered to pay for sex, and later grabbed her wrist while trying to pull her into the vehicle.
  • The girl reached a Safe Passage worker for help, and the suspect drove away eastbound on 66th Street.
  • The suspect is described as a man 30 to 35 years old, about 5-foot-9 and 210 pounds, wearing a black T-shirt and black pants.
  • Investigators ask anyone with information to call 312-747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com using reference number JJ419512.