ALTON, Ill. (KMOX) - The Alton Police is looking for a man trying to lure a young girl into his vehicle at her bus stop.
On Tuesday, Alton Police responded to a report of a Canton, Illinois, man trying to lure a young girl into his vehicle at her bus stop.
According to the Madison County State Attorney's Office, Michael J. Roberts attempted to offer a 15-year-old girl a ride, but couldn't explain a lawful reason for doing so.
Roberts reportedly claimed he didn't know the girl was 15 or that she was at a bus stop.
The Madison County State Attorney Office charged Roberts with attempted child abduction.
Roberts reportedly returned to Canton and remains at large. His vehicle is described to be a black Dodge Charger with Illinois registration E-U-74-6-9-9.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Alton Police or 911.