LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Las Vegas police are asking the public to help identify a man accused of attempting to lure an 11-year-old into his vehicle.
According to LVMPD, the incident occurred on Thursday, Feb. 15 around 2:38 p.m. in the 7200 block of Cottonsparrow Street.
An 11-year-old was approached by a white male adult driving a black two-door sedan, who attempted to lure the child into the vehicle. The man was reportedly “inappropriately touching himself” during the incident.
The child fled to a nearby relative’s home, unharmed, according to police.
“If you observe this individual attempting to lure another child, please call 911 immediately,” police noted in a release.
Those with information about this incident are urged to reach out to LVMPD’s Northwest Area Command Detectives at 702-828-8577. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
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