Man tries to lure 13-year-old girl in Portage Park, police warn

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man tried to lure a teenage girl as she walked through a Northwest Side park on Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.

Police said it happened near West Berteau and North Central avenues in Portage Park around 8:30 a.m.

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A 13-year-old girl was walking southeast through the park when she saw a man with a gray or black dog walking northeast, police said.

Police said the man tried to lure the teen after getting her attention. She quickly went to a nearby building, where she alerted park officials.

The suspect fled in an unknown direction. He is described as 50-60 years old and about 5-foot-8 with a gray goatee. He wore a tan/brown large t-shirt and tan/brown long shorts.

Area Five detectives asked anyone with information to call them at 312-746-6554 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference # JK314535.

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