COLUMBUS – Authorities in Delaware County are asking for help tracking down a man they say approached a nine-year-old Lewis Center girl and tried to lure her with the offer of candy.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened on August 20th on Alisons Street, where the girl was playing outside when she says a man called to her from inside a gray 2000 Honda Accord and asked her if she wanted candy.
NOTE: Photo above is car similar to suspect vehicle, not actual vehicle
The girl ran away and notified nearby adults, deputies said.
The man is described as about 30 years old.
If you have any information possibly related to this incident, please call the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 740-833-2800