Chicago Police Seek Man Who Tried to Lure Young Girl Near School

Incident Details

Police reported that a man attempted to lure a young girl towards him while she walked to school on Tuesday.

Location

The incident occurred in the 2400 block of South Trumbull Avenue near the intersection of West 24th Street in Little Village.

The Attempt

The suspect, a white Hispanic man between 20 and 30 years old with brown/black hair, olive complexion, and a skinny build, reportedly tried to wave the girl over to him. The girl then crossed the street and continued walking towards the school, according to investigators.

Additional Incident

Immediately after the girl crossed the street, the same man drove alongside her in a gray GMC Acadia with a yellow temporary tag and asked where he could sell clothing and shoes. He then asked about her age, destination, social media accounts, and how to contact her.

Outcome

The girl never engaged with the man in conversation and he drove off northbound on Homan after being rebuffed.

Police Search for Suspect

Chicago police are searching for the suspect and described him as a white/Hispanic man between 20 and 30 years of age with brown/black hair, olive complexion, and a skinny build. He was last seen driving the gray GMC Acadia as described above.

Tips from CPD

Additional tips from the Chicago Police Department:

• Be aware of this situation and alert your neighbors.
• Call 911 to report any suspicious persons, vehicles or activity in your neighborhood.
• Do not let children walk or play alone. Identify safe havens along your child’s route to school and home, such as businesses or trusted neighbors.
• Always be aware of your surroundings.

Conclusion

The Chicago Police Department is urging the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Anyone with information is asked to call Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference #JH537628.

FAQs

What happened? A man attempted to lure a young girl towards him while she walked to school on Tuesday.

Where did the incident occur? The incident occurred in the 2400 block of South Trumbull Avenue near the intersection of West 24th Street in Little Village.

What did the suspect look like? The suspect is a white/Hispanic man between 20 and 30 years of age with brown/black hair, olive complexion, and a skinny build.

How can I help? Anyone with information is asked to call Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference #JH537628.