BRIGHTON TWP. (WWJ) -- A man who allegedly tried to abduct an 8-year-old girl who was riding her bike in Brighton Township Wednesday evening is now in police custody.
Troopers from the Michigan State Police Brighton Post responded at around 7 p.m. on May 27 to a call from the girl's father, on Rosemary Lane.
The dad told troopers that his daughter was riding her bike on Rosemary when a man approached her.
He appeared to be a traveling salesman working door-to-door, MSP said.
Investigating troopers said man asked the girl to go into the woods with him, promising her "a surprise."
The suspect then attempted to lure the child into a nearby wooded area.
The girl's father confronted the man, asked him what he was doing, and the suspect fled the scene on a Segway-type vehicle.
He was described as a white or Hispanic male wearing a black polo shirt, blue shorts, a green hat, and a pest control ID badge.
MSP said the suspect was spotted near the intersection of Old US-23 and Alger Drive, but they were not immediately able to find him.
After asking for tips from the public, MSP announced later Thursday that the man was located and arrested. Police did not say where he was found.
His name was not released, as the investigation continues.
Anyone with additional information about this case can call the MSP Brighton Post at 810-227-1051.
The suspect promised the child a surprise if she went into the woods
The suspect promised the child a surprise if she went into the woods
