Bethel Park police investigating report of attempted child luring

BETHEL PARK, Pa. — Bethel Park police are investigating a report of an attempted child luring.

Police said they received a report Tuesday evening of an attempted luring around 5:30- 6 p.m. in the apartment complex on Highfield Court, according to police.

Police said a man reportedly approached several children and attempted to lure them toward him with candy.

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The man is described as white, in his mid-30s or 40s and short with a heavy build. He was wearing a white T-shirt and sweatpants, police said.

Police said he was reportedly driving a white car, which was described by one witness as a Ford Focus.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has security cameras in the area or has any other information is asked to call Bethel Park dispatch at 412-833-2000.

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