Man sexually assaults lost teen after offering her ride home in Detroit

14-year-old girl tells police man sexually assaulted her in vehicle at Harper, Van Dyke

DETROIT – The Local 4 Defenders have learned a 14-year-old girl got lost Monday evening when she took the wrong bus in Detroit.

She ended up at Harper and Van Dyke standing near the corner, alone. She was approached by a man who offered her a safe ride home.

The girl told police that once inside the vehicle the man quickly pulled over and sexually assaulted her in the front seat.

The 14-year-old ran for help near Harper and Van Dyke. She told police the man was driving an older model 4-door vehicle. It was light green in color with visible rust.


About the Author:

Hank Winchester is Local 4’s Consumer Investigative Reporter and the head of WDIV’s “Help Me Hank” Consumer Unit. Hank works to solve consumer complaints, reveal important recalls and track down thieves who have ripped off people in our community.