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Suspect arrested in child enticement case

Posted at 10:22 AM, Sep 14, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-14 19:21:41-04

UPDATE 6:21 p.m. -- Police say a suspect has been arrested in this case.

Glen Miller, a business owner near 88th and Greenfield hopes his three daughters are never put in a terrible situation like this—if so he believes they know exactly what to do.

"It's shocking, don’t take any chances and run like crazy. Never get into anybody's car that you don’t know,” said Miller.

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ORIGINAL STORY:

WEST ALLIS – West Allis police are working to identify a suspect and vehicle involved in a child enticement incident - which occurred near the intersection of 88th Street and Greenfield around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Police said a man initiated contact with a 12-year-old child and offered money in exchange for performing a sex act. The child was able to run away and was not harmed

The subject is described by police as a heavier set, older white man – around 50 or 60-years old. He is balding,  gray hair, and had a gray “bushy” beard and was described as wearing a blue plaid shirt.

The vehicle was described as a black Ford Crown Victoria with tinted windows and a spotlight on the driver side.

Elm Grove police say there was also a suspicious circumstance with a similar vehicle description on September 12.

If you know the subject(s) or anything related to this investigation, please contact the West Allis Police Department at (414) 302-8000 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (414) 476-CASH.