Carmi Police Seeking Identification after Individuals Witness Man Attempting to Lure Girls into Vehicle

Carmi Police are looking for the public’s help after a disturbing interaction witnessed Thursday late afternoon played out leaving many distraught , yet thankful.  Carmi Police took a report from a woman at the Carmi Dairy Queen just before 5:30pm who says she witnessed an older male attempting to get a pair of 11 and 12 year old girls into his vehicle.  Another nearby witness also saw the events and contacted police while the other woman followed the girls who ran away from the man to ensure their safety.  Carmi Police say the suspect vehicle left west bound from the Dairy Queen and was driving what appears to be an older model Kia SUV, possibly a Sorrento, dark in color and dirty.  The suspect was alone and wearing a blue and white flannel shirt.  They say he also appeared to possibly have a mustache.  Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Carmi Police.