Suspect arrested after attempted luring incident at Garfield High School

A man was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly attempting to lure a Garfield High School student in the campus parking lot, school administrators announced.

The incident occurred around 10:40 AM Tuesday when a vehicle pulled into the 23rd Ave school’s parking lot as a student was walking onto campus. The male driver reportedly attempted to entice the student. The student was not harmed and immediately reported the encounter to school authorities.

The Seattle Police Department was notified and responded. Officers located the suspect and his vehicle in a parking lot on Rainier Ave S.

Police arrested the suspect under investigation for luring and possession of a stolen vehicle. Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident.

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