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Man Accused of Trying to Lure 5 Children Into His Home

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, JUL 1 – Everantonio Cerrato-Orellana faces charges including impersonating a police officer and luring five children with money into a home, officials said.

  • On Sunday afternoon in Wilkinsburg, 40-year-old Everantonio Cerrato-Orellana tried to lure five children riding bikes on Center Street into his home by offering money.
  • The incident happened when Cerrato-Orellana identified himself as a police officer and instructed the children to halt after dropping money on the ground.
  • The children ignored him, rushed home on Foliage Street, and told their mother, who then contacted officials leading to police intervention.
  • Cerrato-Orellana was arrested and charged with attempting to entice a child into a vehicle and falsely presenting himself as a law enforcement officer; he is currently being held at Allegheny County Jail.
  • Neighbors expressed relief and concern, noting the children are smart and that more incidents might exist, underscoring the need for investigation.
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WTAE broke the news in Pittsburgh, United States on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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