A man was to be questioned by police in Huddersfield after allegations that a teenage girl fled a car driver who lured her into his car and tried to kiss her.
Police arrested a man late Sunday afternoon and have issued a strong warning to other youngsters who may be approached.
They have appealed for help from anyone who may have seen any of the incidents.
Detectives are also studying CCTV images from cameras around the area.
The incident began when a 16-year-old girl was standing outside Snooty’s takeaway on Wakefield Road, Aspley, at around 8.20pm on Saturday and a man persuaded her to get into his car.
The vehicle, thought to be a silver Vauxhall Corsa or Astra, drove a few hundred yards to Colne Road, Huddersfield, where it is alleged the man tried to kiss her.
The car then drove into Huddersfield town centre where the girl fled into the ladies’ toilet at Huddersfield Bus Station, in Upperhead Row, at around 10.30pm.
Police said the girl persuaded a woman in the toilet to walk out with her back into the bus station and the car driver man left.
Police confirmed a man had been detained by officers following an appeal via the media.
Police are still keen to speak to any witnesses, particularly the woman the girl approached by the girl in the bus station toilet in Upperhead Row.
Det Insp Andy Parr, of Huddersfield CID, who made the appeal for any information, said: “We’re concerned for the safety of young girls who are approached in this manner.
“You should not be getting into cars with men you don’t know.”
Anyone with information should contact Huddersfield CID via 101.
