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Chicago Police Seek Suspect in Attempted Child Luring in Park West

A witness intervened to prevent an abduction.

Overview

  • Police say a man tried to lure a child near North Clark Street in the Park West/Lincoln Park area until a witness intervened, and no abduction occurred.
  • Investigators released images and asked the public to help identify the man, described as 40 to 49, about 5'9" to 5'10", and around 150 pounds.
  • The man wore a white baseball cap, sunglasses, a blue-checkered button-down shirt, tan shorts, and black gym shoes with white soles.
  • Tips are requested at 312-744-8266 or at CPDTIP.com using reference JK188969, and residents are urged to call 911 about suspicious activity and travel in well-lit groups.
  • Ald. Timmy Knudsen’s office said there is no active threat and that a person of interest is being questioned, while police said the case remains under investigation.