Man Charged In Bel Air With Soliciting Minor For Sex

BEL AIR, MD - A man was charged with soliciting a minor after he tried to meet a girl for sex in a Bel Air parking lot, according to the Harford County Child Advocacy Center.

Luke Brooks, 39, of Parkville, arranged to meet someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl in the Pennsylvania Avenue parking lot in Bel Air, child advocacy officials said; he allegedly made plans to have sex with her for money, not knowing that the "girl" was law enforcement undercover.

Authorities said Brooks moved his vehicle from the agreed-upon location to the Hickory lot, where he was arrested without incident.

Brooks has been charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor in connection with the incident, which court records show occurred on Aug. 14.

Electronics and other items from Brooks and his vehicle were processed as part of the case, according to the child advocacy center, which incorporates local law enforcement, judicial, social services and health officials.

Photo of Luke Brooks courtesy of the Child Advocacy Center/Harford County Sheriff's Office.