The Shillington Borough Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of attempting to lure a female student into his vehicle Wednesday evening.
According to information released through Crime Alert Berks County, the incident occurred on October 14, 2026, between 5:40 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. in the areas of Reading Avenue and State Street, Pennsylvania Avenue and State Street, and North Wyomissing Avenue in Shillington Borough.
Police described the suspect as a white male in his 50s to early 60s with short gray hair and a gray beard. He was reportedly wearing a dress shirt and driving a newer-model white SUV.
Investigators are asking residents and businesses with security cameras along the identified streets to review footage recorded during the time of the incident for any images of the suspect or his vehicle.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer Witman with the Shillington Borough Police Department at 610-655-4911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Alert Berks County by calling 1-877-373-9913, using the ALERTBERKS mobile app, or texting ALERTBERKS followed by the tip to 847411.
Crime Alert Berks County offers cash rewards of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest. Additional information is available at alertberks.org.