Update: Police Clear Man in Summit Township Child Luring Incident

Update: State police at Butler said the person suspected of into his truck in Summit Township has been cleared of any wrong doing.

On Wednesday, police asked for the public’s help in finding the man, who officers said motioned for the boy to get into his pickup truck around 4 p.m. on Tuesday along Route 68 near Sullivan Lane. The boy, who was leaving school, also told police the man said he was a bus driver.

After the boy ran to his home, the driver left the area. The driver has since contacted police. After interviewing him, police concluded the man was acting in good faith. He was trying to make sure the child arrived home safely, police said.

Police urge all parents to have an appointed responsible adult waiting for a child's arrival at a bus stop. They also encourage adults to remain with their children until they depart on the school bus.