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Crime & Mayhem

Man Tries To Lure Boy With Candy In Irving Park, Police Warn

By Patty Wetli | August 30, 2016 7:54am
The 8-year-old boy was approached Monday night in front of his home, police said.
The 8-year-old boy was approached Monday night in front of his home, police said.
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IRVING PARK — Police are warning Irving Park residents of an attempted child luring that occurred Monday night.

According to a community alert, at approximately 7:10 p.m., an 8-year-old boy was hanging out in front of his home in the 3600 block of North Whipple Street when a man parked his white minivan along the curb and asked the youngster, "Do you want some candy?"

After repeatedly responding "No," the frightened boy ran to a friend's house and the man drove away.

Police described the suspect as a Hispanic male, 30 to 40 years old, with curly blond hair on the top of his head and dark hair on the sides. The white minivan had a blue stripe along the doors.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call detectives at 312-744-8200.

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