NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- A man is accused of trying to lure a young girl in Brooklyn earlier this week, according to police.
It happened on Thursday, Dec. 9 at about 7:30 a.m. near East 28th Street and Avenue Z in Sheepshead Bay.
Police said a person followed a 9-year-old girl along a public street, while touching her shoulder in an attempt to lure her.
The suspect was seen arriving and leaving the area in a light-colored work van, cops said.
The suspect fled the scene in the van westbound on Avenue Z and made a northbound turn on East 27th Street, police said.
No injuries were reported.
Police described the person they’re looking for as a male with a light complexion, last seen wearing a black jacket, black ski mask and blue jeans. Photos were released of the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or on the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA.