Crime & Safety
Man Approached 11-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
Easton police are looking for a man who acted in 'suspicious manner' in West Ward.
Easton police said they are investigating a "suspicious situation" in which a man approached an 11-year-old girl in the West Ward.
Police said the incident happened Tuesday afternoon at about 4 in the 300 block of N. 9th Street.
The girl was in a back yard when the man approached her, asking her "What are you doing?" and telling her "Come over here."
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Police say the man was spotted in another neighbor's yard as well. He was black, about 6 feet tall, with short dreadlocks and wearing a red shirt.
Although this happened Tuesday, it wasn't reported until Wednesday, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at 610-250-6639.
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