CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have released surveillance images of a man they said tried to lure a girl as she walked to school in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood earlier this month.
The girl was walking in the 4800-block of West Fullerton Avenue at about 8 a.m. on June 3 when police said a man began to follow her. He attempted to converse with her and tried to convince her to come to his home, but she refused.
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The girl escaped and called police. The man continued to walk past the 5000-block of West Fullerton Avenue, police said.
The suspect is described by police as a Hispanic man with a Spanish accent, approximately 5' to 5'2" tall, 150-170 pounds with brown eyes, black and partially gray hair and was seen wearing a gray top, black pants and black shoes.
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Anyone with information is asked to call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8200.
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Surveillance images of a suspect wanted for attempting to lure a girl on her way to school in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood. (Chicago police)