Student approached by stranger pretending to be family friend in Allen Park

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – A student was approached Monday by a man pretending to be a family member as he walked home from school in Allen Park.

The man was driving an older rusty red pickup truck, possible a Ford, and identified himself as a family friend. He asked the student to get into the vehicle and the students ignored the man.

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The student ran to the nearest home and contacted his mother.

The man was described as white, 40 to 50 years old, and had a large beard.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Allen Park Police Department.