Chicago police have issued a warning to Northwest Side residents regarding an alleged child luring attempt involving a package delivery driver. The suspect reportedly approached a 13-year-old girl on her porch with an inappropriate proposition.
The event occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2026, in the 6200 block of North Naper Avenue, as stated in a community alert from the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
According to police, the girl was on her porch when the man approached her, asking, “Do you want to make extra money?” Upon her inquiry about his meaning, he reiterated the question and added, “I can show you on my phone. Follow me.” The girl then returned inside her home, as mentioned in the alert.
The suspect is described by police as a Black male, aged between 20 and 30 years, with a dark complexion, standing approximately 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-10, and having long dreadlocks.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Area 5 detectives at 312-746-6554 or provide an anonymous tip through CPDTIP.com, referencing case number JK329235.
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