A North Platte man was arrested over the weekend on child enticement allegations.
According to North Platte police, on August 29 at 8:42 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 Block of West 4th on the report of a disturbance.
Police say upon arrival, officers made contact with several subjects and learned that a disturbance occurred due to an issue involving a juvenile.
Officers spoke with the mother of the juvenile victim who said they were at the residence for a birthday party. The mother indicated that she was later approached by her young daughter, who asked if she could leave the home with 19-year old Robert Drapeau.
The mother told police she told her daughter no, as she did not know Drapeau that well and did not feel comfortable with the daughter leaving with him. It was later determined that Drapeau heard this exchange as well.
According to police, some time went by and the mother indicated that she could not locate her daughter anywhere at the residence and no one else knew where she was either. Several people began searching the area, when police say Drapeau arrived back at the residence in his vehicle with the minor daughter located in the backseat of his car.
Police say Drapeau was confronted at this time and a disturbance broke out, which prompted the call to law enforcement.
During the investigation, Officers determined that Drapeau had left the residence with the juvenile and went to run an errand. Officers determined there was probable cause to arrest Drapeau.
Drapeau was later located in the 600 Block of South Carr and placed under arrest on suspicion of child enticement.
Drapeau was incarcerated at the Lincoln County Detention Center.