OC Man Charged With Trying To Lure 12-Year-Old Into Car

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — An Anaheim man was charged with attempting to lure a 12-year-old boy into his car, authorities said Friday.

German Reyes Ramos, 46, was charged with a felony count of contacting a minor with the intent to commit a specified offense. He did not enter a plea at his arraignment Thursday, which was rescheduled for March 8 in the North Justice Center in Fullerton.

Police were dispatched at about 9:30 a.m. Feb. 13 to the 2900 block of West Orange Street for a reported attempted kidnapping, authorities said.

According to the Anaheim Police Department, the suspect asked the boy if he wanted a ride while holding a bundle of money, police said. The boy refused and called 911.

Reyes Ramos was arrested Tuesday while driving a tan 2002 Dodge Durango, which police suspect was the same vehicle in the alleged attempted abduction, police said.

Police encouraged anyone who is aware of any other similar incidents recently to call investigators at 714-765-1623. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.