Suspect sought in luring attempt in Reading, Pa.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
VIDEO: Suspect sought in luring attempt in Reading
A man asking for hair samples of children, is also accused of trying to lure a 4-year-old boy into his vehicle.

A man asking for hair samples of children, is also accused of trying to lure a 4-year-old boy into his vehicle.

Reading police released a surveillance picture of the suspect's Volkswagen Jetta.

The incident happened on Friday in the 500 block of Minor Street.

Authorities say the man told residents he was collecting the samples on behalf of amber alert.

The 4-year-old boy he's accused of trying to lure, was not harmed.

If you've seen this vehicle call the Reading Police.