Las Vegas Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Suspect in Attempted Child Luring
By TheNevadaGlobeStaff, February 16, 2024 7:13 pm
Las Vegas, NV – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in an attempted child luring incident on February 15th.
Details of the Incident
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15th, an 11-year-old child was approached by a white male driving a black 2-door sedan near the intersection of Cottonsparrow Street and West Elkhorn Road. The man attempted to lure the child into his vehicle while acting inappropriately. The child safely escaped to a relative’s home and was unharmed.
Suspect Description
The LVMPD has released photos of the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect is described only as a white male. No further details on his appearance are currently available.

How to Help
Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity or who may have witnessed other similar incidents is urged to contact LVMPD Northwest Area Command Detectives at 702-828-8577. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
Immediate Action
If you see an individual matching this description attempting to lure a child, call 911 immediately.
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