New sketch released of man who tried to lure girls into car

BOXFORD, Mass. — Boxford police have released a new sketch of a man they say tried to lure two young girls into his vehicle.

Police say Saturday afternoon, a man drove up to two 11-year-old girls on Bare Hill Road, made sexual comments and tried to get the girls into his car. The man was said to have been driving a newer gray or silver sedan.

Boxford police released a sketch of the suspect earlier this week, but have since released an updated sketch, they say, through additional interviews.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 30s or 40s with short brown hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a black button-up shirt and gray pants when he approached the girls.

Topsfield police are also investigating a similar report. They are not sure if it is the same suspect. While the incidents happened just a couple of miles away from each other, police say the suspect in Topsfield did not make any sexual comments and was reportedly driving a pickup truck, not a sedan.

If you recognize the man seen in the sketch or have additional information, call the Boxford Police Department at 978-887-8135.