On Wednesday, at approximately 3:45 p.m., the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation of a 32-year-old adult male attempting to lure a 17-year-old minor female via an electronic device.

At approximately 6:40 p.m., 32-year-old Kit Skaar of Rugby, originally of Washington state, was arrested and charged with luring a minor with a Computer or an electronic device. This charge is a Class C felony and has a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment along with a $10,000 fine.

Skaar is currently incarcerated at the Heart of America Correctional & Treatment Center awaiting an initial court appearance.

– Pierce County Sheriff’s Office