- A man tried to lure a teenage girl as she walked through a Northwest Side park on Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.
- Police said it happened near West Berteau and North Central avenues in Portage Park around 8:30 a.m.
- The suspect fled in an unknown direction. He is described as 50-60 years old and about 5-foot-8 with a gray goatee.
- He wore a tan/brown large t-shirt and tan/brown long shorts.
Chicago police are on alert after a man attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl in Portage Park on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. near West Berteau and North Central avenues as the girl walked through a park.
The suspect is described as being between 50-60 years old, approximately 5-foot-8 tall, and having a gray goatee. He was last seen wearing a tan/brown large t-shirt and tan/brown long shorts.4
Authorities are urging the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, especially in areas frequented by children. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of minors in public spaces, prompting police to increase patrols in the area.
Residents are encouraged to talk to their children about safety and to be aware of their surroundings while in public. The police have not yet made any arrests in connection with this incident, and investigations are ongoing.
“A man attempted to lure a teenage girl in Portage Park, Chicago, around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The suspect, described as 50-60 years old with a gray goatee, fled the scene.”
ABC7 Chicago
