An Arizona man has been arrested after a young girl he allegedly tried to lure into his car handed over her mom’s phone number instead of her own, police have said.
Officers with Glendale Police Department are praising the actions of the unidentified 14-year-old after she was stopped by Isaiah Navarro, 37.
According to the department, Navarro attempted to make conversation with the young girl as she walked home from school while he was in his car.
While she dodged getting into his vehicle, Navarro asked the youngster for her number and she wisely punched her mother’s cell number into his phone before taking off.
Later that same day, Navarro contacted the mother’s phone who handed her phone over to police who continued the conversation.

Officers with Glendale Police Department are praising the actions of the unidentified 14-year-old after she was stopped by Isaiah Navarro, seen here

According to the department, Navarro attempted to make conversation with the young girl as she walked home from school while he was in his car
Authorities said that Navarro started describing and asking for sex acts to be performed on him and frequently asked to meet up with the young girl.
Officers said that a few hours later they picked a location and apprehended Navarro, placing him under arrest.
According to the department, he is facing charges of luring a minor for sexual exploitation and is being held on a $250,000 bond.
Images of the alleged texts between Navarro and officers show him saying: ‘I want to make you [redacted]’, followed by ‘Send me pictures’.
In another he says: ‘Can you keep our convo between me and you?’, officers responding ‘a secret ????’, to which he says: ‘In other words. Yes.’
The department said: ‘Here is a prime example of a young lady who thought quickly on her feet and did the right thing!
‘Within a few hours, Navarro arrived at the location but instead of the 14-year-old young lady, Navarro met up with some handcuffs and was placed under arrest.
‘We at the Glendale Police Department commend this young lady for her bravery and her smart thinking!’

According to the department, he is facing charges of luring a minor for sexual exploitation and is being held on a $250,000 bond

Authorities said that Navarro started describing and asking for sex acts to be performed on him and frequently asked to meet up with the young girl


Images of the alleged texts between Navarro and officers show him asking the young girl for pictures of herself
The young girl has since been praised on social media by users for her quick thinking.
One person wrote: ‘So very smart!!! What an amazing young lady, mother and police department in how each handled this situation.
‘These predators need to be taken off the street and kept away from the vulnerable young people in every community!’
Another said: ‘Good job young lady. Quick thinker and happy you are safe.’