Wheaton police: Woman tried to lure minor

Wheaton Police said Thursday that a women attempted to lure a minor into her van near Elm and Naperville roads.

According to a release on the village's website, an Edison Middle School student was walking home around 3:15 p.m. when a newer model silver minivan pulled alongside the child. Police say a white, 40-year-old female with blond, curly hair asked the child if they wanted candy. The minor said no, and the suspect continued east on Elm Street from Naperville Road.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Wheaton Police Lt. Bill Cooley at (630) 260-2077.