Child swiping unsuccessful

Officials at El Campo school grew suspicious when an unknown man pretended to be a girl’s brother and tried to take her from the alternative school. He fled when they discovered he was not related to the student. The motive behind the man’s actions is unknown, and no harm was done to the girl. Police are investigating the incident, and anyone with information can contact the El Campo Police or the West Wharton County Crime Stoppers anonymously.