Child Abduction Attempted in SouthSide, Police Say

A man tried to lure a child into a forest green pickup truck in the 1200 block of E. Third Street in South Bethlehem at about 9 Tuesday morning, according to Bethlehem police, which issued an alert to parents.

The man who made the abduction attempt is described as clean-shaven, in his 40s or 50s, with medium complexion, a short haircut, acne and acne scaring on his forehead, a crooked nose and a Spanish accent.  

The child described the pickup truck as being in good shape with no observable damage.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call the Bethlehem Police Department at 610-865-7187.