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Murray man arrested after allegedly getting ride to pick up child victim

By Utah News Daily · July 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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A Murray man is facing charges for allegedly attempting to engage a minor after police say he convinced a 12-year-old to take the FrontRunner train. Authorities are investigating how the man arranged a ride from the child's mother to meet him.

Key takeaways

  • A Murray man faces charges for allegedly attempting to engage a 12-year-old child.
  • Police report the man convinced the minor to take the FrontRunner train and arranged a ride from the child's mother.
  • Authorities are investigating the involvement of the family in the incident.
  • Law enforcement is urging parents to stay vigilant regarding children's interactions.

A Murray man is facing serious charges for allegedly attempting to engage a minor, according to police reports.

Police stated that the man convinced a 12-year-old to take the FrontRunner train and arranged a ride from the child's mother to meet him.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the incident as well as the involvement of the family.

The man faces charges for rape of a child following the alleged attempt to engage the minor.

Law enforcement officials are urging parents to remain vigilant regarding their children's interactions due to these types of cases.

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