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Police warn of potential child luring in Carbon County

Police say a young girl was approached by a man at a playground who asked her to come pet his dog.

LEHIGHTON, Pa. — Police in Carbon County want the public to be on alert after a possible child luring incident.

Police say a young girl was approached by a man Tuesday while at the playground at Phifers Dam who asked her to come pet his dog.

The child left the area, and the Franklin Township Police were contacted.

Police say the man was wearing a blue hoodie and walking a black dog.

If you have any information, call Franklin Township Police at (610) 377-1681.

   

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