Police Seek Man Reported to Have Lured 12 Year-Old Girl

Santa Fe Springs- On July 21st at 12:30pm, a 12 year old female student of Lake Center Middle School was walking home when she was approached by a male white in his 60’s, in the area of Florence Avenue and Gard Street. The suspect was driving a red "older model" pick up truck that appeared to have been painted by a paint spray can. According to the victim, she was walking eastbound on Florence Ave. when the suspect approached her in his vehicle and asked her if she wanted a ride. The victim said no and continued walking on Florence toward Gard St. (where she lives) while the suspect followed her. This incident occurred somewhere near the cross walk on Florence, east of Orr and Day Rd. The only information the girl could provide was that the suspect was wearing a brown shirt and had light complexion. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250.