Alleged incident: A man, reportedly wearing adult diapers, is accused of requesting a young girl to assist him in changing.
Headline: 45-Year-Old Man Arrested in Tyler, Texas for Approaching Two Girls Wearing Only a Diaper
Subhead: Wesley Worl faces charges of criminal solicitation of a minor and criminal trespass
In a startling incident on July 29, an 11-year-old girl was riding her bicycle near Andy Woods Elementary School in Tyler, Texas, when she was approached by a 45-year-old man named Wesley Worl. According to Andy Erbaugh, the Tyler Police Department's public information officer, Worl had pulled in to get ahead of the girl and jumped out at her when she approached on her bicycle.
Worl was wearing only a diaper and a pacifier around his neck, and he made lewd comments to the girl, yelling phrases like "Goo goo ga ga, I need a diaper change." The girl was understandably shaken up and quickly fled from Worl's car.
Luckily, she found nearby witnesses who were able to assist her. The witnesses immediately called the police, and Worl's truck was tracked down and he was arrested. The girl's parents were contacted by the witnesses and went to the scene.
Worl has a long history of similar behavior dating back over 25 years, including public indecency and stalking, primarily targeting young girls. He was previously banned from visiting parks in Tyler.
Worl was charged with criminal solicitation of a minor and criminal trespass. He was arrested on August 7, 2025, and jailed in Smith County on bonds totaling $600,000. There are no more recent updates beyond his arrest and booking as of the latest reports dated August 8–9, 2025.
The Tyler Police Department is reminding parents to speak to their children about stranger danger and to be vigilant when their children are out and about. If you have any information about this incident or any similar incidents, please contact the Tyler Police Department.
In light of the arrest of Wesley Worl for criminal solicitation of a minor in Tyler, Texas, discussions on general news platforms may delve into the recent incident, with a focus on crime and justice. Additionally, health-and-wellness platforms could address the psychological impact of such encounters on minors and provide resources for parents to discuss stranger danger with their children. Sexual health education could also highlight the importance of understanding and reporting inappropriate behavior towards children.
