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Indiana man arrested in Canton after allegedly attempting to 'lure' 4-year-old boy into vehicle for money

The Jackson Township Police Department arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the incident on Whipple Avenue Northwest in Canton.
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CANTON, Ohio — Jackson Township police have arrested a man after he allegedly tried to "lure" a 4-year-old boy and his father into his vehicle in Canton

Police say the incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at around 6:45 p.m. in the 2900 block of Whipple Avenue Northwest. 

After receiving reports of a suspicious person, police say they learned that the suspect allegedly "approached and attempted to lure a 4-year-old boy with his father into his vehicle for money." 

Following the incident, Jackson Township Police arrested a 41-year-old man from Indiana. He was charged with child enticement and was booked into the Stark County Jail. 

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