NYPD: Brandon Rodriguez, Suspected Of Luring Young Girls In Brooklyn, Taken Into Custody
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police say a man suspected of luring young girls in Brooklyn is now in custody.
Brandon Rodriguez allegedly lured a 13-year-old girl into an apartment building and inappropriately touching her.
It happened a week ago near Osborn Street and Pitkin Avenue in Brownsville.
Police said the 25-year-old also tried to lure two other girls the next day, approaching the victims and asking if they'd like to take a picture of him and his dog.
Rodriguez was charged with two counts of acting in a manner injurious to a child and unlawful imprisonment.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.
