State Police Hunt Suspect in Glen Mills Child Luring Attempt

GLEN MILLS, Pa. — A chilling encounter has Delaware County on edge after Pennsylvania State Police issued a warning about a possible child luring attempt Tuesday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m., a man driving a blue hatchback or SUV approached a female student on Sunset View Drive near Smithbridge Road in Concord Township, police said in a press release. The girl was waiting for her brother to return from school when the vehicle passed by, circled back and the driver asked if she wanted to wait inside his car.[1][2][3] Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Media barracks responded swiftly, canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and security footage. They notified Garnet Valley School District security personnel, given the proximity to local schools, and emphasized community awareness to prevent similar incidents. No arrests have been made, and investigators described the suspect only as a man; no further details on his appearance were released.[1][4] The warning comes amid ongoing concerns for student safety in suburban Delaware County, where Garnet Valley serves thousands of students across its high school and middle school campuses nearby. Police are coordinating with school officials to alert parents and bus routes. Residents with information or video from the area are asked to contact PSP Media at 484-840-1000.[1][2] This incident underscores the vigilance required in family-oriented communities like Glen Mills, home to historic sites and upscale neighborhoods. State police continue their probe, urging parents to discuss stranger danger with children and report suspicious activity immediately.[1][3]