Crime & Safety

Man Tried to Lure Young Girl Near Bell School

Police say the incident took place near Western and Grace Wednesday night.

CHICAGO, IL - The city’s North Center neighborhood is on high alert this week after police say a man approached a girl at Bell Elementary School.

Police said the man tried to lure the girl into his car when she was walking near Grace and Western Ave. after an evening program Wednesday night, according to WGN.

The girl was able to move away from the car and get back to school safely.

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