A man was booked into Whatcom County Jail on five counts of luring after allegedly attempting to persuade multiple children into his car outside of the C Shop candy store in Birch Bay about 7:30 p.m. June 24.
According to a Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) statement, 53-year-old Corey Lee Cardwell, of Bellingham, was arrested by WCSO deputies on June 25.
Cardwell allegedly offered candy and toys to two young children at the C Shop. Cardwell was heard saying, “Do you guys never want to see your parents ever again?” according to WCSO.
Cardwell then allegedly attempted to lure the two children by showing a Frisbee from the trunk of his car before the children’s parent told Cardwell to leave. Cardwell then went inside the store and sat next to three girls, asking, “Do you guys want money? I have money in the trunk,” according to the WCSO statement.
The parent of the two children began calling 911, and Cardwell fled the scene toward Birch Bay State Park. The next day, WCSO deputies arrested Cardwell on five felony charges of luring.
Cardwell denied allegations but showed detectives the Frisbee in his trunk. The parent and another witness identified him, according to WCSO.
As of June 27, jail booking data showed Cardwell was still being held on a $150,000 bond or $15,000 cash.
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