Attempted child abduction in Spring; suspect wanted

Attempted child abduction in Spring; suspect wanted

The incident was reported near Northcrest Drive and West Rayford Road. An unknown male allegedly asked a juvenile if they wanted to get into his vehicle. The suspect is only described as a white, brown-haired male in a red Ford sedan.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County authorities are looking for a suspect who allegedly tried to lure a child into his vehicle on Sunday morning.

Harris County crime: Attempted child abduction

What we know:

The incident was reported on Auburn Bend Drive, near Northcrest Drive and West Rayford Road.

Authorities say a 12-year-old was approached by an unknown male who asked if the child wanted to get in his vehicle. 

"The 12-year-old did not make any contact with the suspect, just took off on his bike and the vehicle fled the scene at that time," said Captain Aaron Strain with the Precinct 4 Constable's Office.

He says the child is back home safe with his family. 

Investigators say the suspect is a white male with brown, shoulder-length hair in a red Ford sedan.

The constable's office shared a photo of a possible suspected vehicle.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office shared this photo of a possible suspect vehicle.

What we don't know:

The suspect is unknown at this time and investigators are working to get a positive identification on his vehicle.

What you can do:

If you have any information about the incident, you're asked to call Precinct 4 Constables Office. 

Neighbors react

What they're saying:

"Oh, it's scary, especially when it's right in front of my house. I have a 12-year-old daughter myself," said one neighbor who wished not to be identified. 

"Protect your kids, be on the lookout for the bad guys because they're out there, they're everywhere," said another neighbor anonymously.