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Police Arrest Internet Luring Suspect

LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4)- Police in Littleton have arrested a man they believe tried to lure a 13-year-old girl through Facebook.

Police believe George Anthony West, 19, sent sexually explicit Facebook messages to the girl and arranged to meet her.

The girl's parents were monitoring her Facebook account and notified police about West's actions.

When the suspect arrived to meet the girl, police were waiting for him. West has been charged with internet luring of a child and attempt to commit sexual assault on a child.

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