Crime & Safety

Sketch Of Suspect Who Tried To Lure Girl Into Car Released

The suspect is described as white, 20 to 30 years old, with dark brown hair, mustache and beard, and was driving a tan/yellow Kia Soul.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Police have released a sketch of the man who is suspected of attempting to lure a 15-year-old girl into his car last week as she walked home from school. He approached the Prospect Heights High School student at about 3:30 p.m., Jan. 24, near Kensington Road, Phelps Avenue and Miner Street, police said. She declined and immediately alerted authorities.

The man is described as white and in his 20s to 30s. He has dark brown hair, and mustache and beard, and was wearing a dark blue winter skull cap and a black or dark-colored heavy canvas work-type jacket. He is believed to be driving a tan or yellow four-door Kia Soul.

Anyone with information can call police at 847-590-7867 or text the keyword 847AHPD and a message to 847411.

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