HomeCrimeMan taken into custody after attempted luring

Man taken into custody after attempted luring

A 42-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly tried to grab a girl near Jardel Recreation Center.

By
Jack Tomczuk
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October 8, 2019
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1 min read

police_02 — SOURCE: METRO IMAGES

SOURCE: METRO IMAGES

A 42-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly tried to grab a 10-year-old girl who was walking with her mother Monday night near Jardel Recreation Center.

Officers were called to the 1400 of Cottman Avenue around 6:30 p.m. They found the suspect three blocks away, and he was identified by the girl and her mother, police said. Authorities said the girl was not injured.

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No charges had been filed as of Tuesday morning. Police continue to investigate the incident. ••

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