Crime & Safety

Attempted Child Luring Under Investigation In Levittown

The attempted child luring was reported Monday evening on Thornridge Drive and Tulip Lane in Levittown​, Falls Township Police said.

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA — An attempted child luring is under investigation on Falls Township, according to police. A 12-year-old told police she was walking in the area of Thornridge Drive and Tulip Lane in Levittown around 5:45 on Monday when she was approached by a suspect in a dark grey car.

"Believing that the male was trying to lure her into the car, the victim contacted 911 until police officers arrived on scene. A search of the area failed to locate the suspect," Falls Township police said.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, with a heavy build and short dark hair. He did not have facial hair. He was last seen wearing a dark t-shirt. The victim told police the car had a “sporty rear spoiler” and an emblem similar to a Mitsubishi.

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Anyone with information about this incident should contact Catherine Coffman at c.coffman@fallstwp.com or Sgt. Raymond Fanelli at r.fanelli@fallstwp.com or (215) 949-9100, ext. 439.

Anonymous tips can be called into (215) 949-9120 or hitback@fallstwp.com.

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