Lincoln Park & Old Town

Crime & Mayhem

Man Tried To Lure 3 Girls in Old Town, Police Say

February 28, 2017 8:42pm | Updated February 28, 2017 8:42pm
The girls were 11, 11 and 13. The incident happened in the 1300 block of North Wells Street. File photo.
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CHICAGO — Police are urging people to be careful after a man tried to lure three girls in Old Town on Tuesday.

The girls, ages 11, 11 and 13, were in the 1300 block of North Wells Street about 12:30 p.m. when a man walked toward them, made "inappropriate remarks" and attempted to lure the girls toward him, police said.

The man is roughly 50 to 60 years old and about 6-feet tall, according to officers. He was described as black with a dark complexion and two missing front teeth. The man was last seen wearing a black hat, red jacket, dark gray sweatpants and white gym shoes.

Police encourage residents to report suspicious people and prevent children from walking or playing alone.

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