Man attempts to lure girl into van

By on Friday, October 21st, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

KENNEWICK – A girl walking to Park Middle School Wednesday morning reported to Kennewick police a man in a light blue minivan approached her and tried to coax her into the van, assaulting her in the process.

The incident happened near the area of West 10th Street and South Benton Street. The girl managed to get away and the man returned to his van and left the area. The student was not physically harmed during this incident.

KPD will be conducting extra patrols around area schools while the investigation continues.