2 men sought in Newark attempted luring

NEWARK, Del. - April 23, 2012 (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a suspected attempted luring that occurred over the weekend in a Newark, Delaware community.

Investigators say at 7:01 p.m. Saturday police were called to the Newark Oaks community for the report of a suspicious vehicle. When officers arrived, witnesses told them that two men in a white van attempted to lure a child near the the corner of Midland Drive and Brennan Drive.

The child fled and immediately told a family member, who then called 9-1-1. The vehicle is described as a white van with green lettering on the back. The first suspect is described as a white male with short brown hair who was wearing a red shirt and blue pants. The second suspect was a white male with blond hair who was wearing a white T-shirt.

Police say a vehicle matching the van's description was also seen in the community of Todd Estates.

Anyone with information into the identity of the suspects or their whereabouts is asked to contact authorities at 395-8110, or visit our website at www.nccpd.com. You can also provide a text tip at: 847411 (TIP411) - begin your message with NCCPD and then type your message. You can also submit your tip anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333.

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