Police: Queens Creep Tried Luring Two Teens On Friday

NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in tracking down a man who is suspected of luring teenage girls in Queens.

On Friday morning a Hispanic male, driving a Cadillac Escalade, pulled up along side a 13-year-old girl on Northern Blvd near 102 Street and began to engage her in conversation. As the girl walked away, the man exited the vehicle and attempted to grab her by the arm, the victim pulled away and fled the location.

That night the man allegedly approached a 14-year-old girl in the vicinity of Northern Boulevard and Parsons Boulevard. The man followed the girl and motioned for her to approach the vehicle, she fled the location.

The suspect has been described as being light-skinned, between 5'7" and 5'9", and weighs about 170-lbs.

Anybody with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

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