Man in Brooklyn pulls up to 12-year-old, tries to get her into car, police say

Thursday, June 11, 2015
man tried to lure girl into car
nypd searching for man who tried to lure 12 year old girl into car

BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Police are using a sketch to locate a suspect in an attempted luring incident in Brooklyn.



At 3:35 p.m. June 5, at Saratoga Avenue and Marion Street, a 12-year-old was walking home when a dark-colored SUV or minivan driven by a man approached her.



According to the New York City Police Department, the suspect honked his horn at the victim, rolled down his window and opened his passenger side door. He motioned for the victim to get in.



The victim continued walking and the suspect drove westbound on Marion Street.



Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).