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.