Man charged with stalking, attempting to lure 13-year-old girl in Upper Darby

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (WPVI) -- Upper Darby police have charged a 45-year-old man with stalking and attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl into his pickup truck.

Investigators are now asking if there may be additional victims.

Dwayne Austin, of Philadelphia, is accused of following the girl on South Cedar Lane around 11:30 a.m. Monday.

The victim told police Austin approached her, told her to "get in the truck," and asked her to be "friends with benefits," according to a criminal complaint.

Police said Austin sped off after the girl flagged down an adult who confronted him.



Using surveillance footage, officers identified the pickup truck and arrested Austin a short time later.
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