SAGINAW COUNTY -- Saginaw County law enforcement officials have confirmed that a male suspect has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in Buena Vista Township earlier this week.

The suspect is expected to be arraigned today.

The teen was lured into a white Pontiac Grand Am while walking to school.

The suspect told the teen he was friends with her mother, then told her to get into the car.

Buena Vista Township Police continue to investigate the case.

The suspect was taken into custody by Saginaw County Sheriff's deputies.