Man Allegedly Preyed on Girls at Skating Rink

Man Allegedly Preyed on Girls at Skating Rink


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Sandra Yi ReportingOrem Police are looking for more victims after arresting a man who they say preyed on a teenage girl at a popular hangout for kids.

Police say Matthew Cartner moved to Orem from New York. He met the teen several months ago at Classic Skating in Orem. He allegedly hung out there and befriended the girl. Police say he eventually started coaxing her to leave her home late at night to meet him.

Man Allegedly Preyed on Girls at Skating Rink

Matthew Cartner was arrested on Wednesday and booked into the Utah County Jail on charges of child sexual abuse and sodomy of a child, both first degree felonies.

Police say they know he's been hanging out with other young girls, but they aren't sure if they were victimized. If you have any information on Cartner or other possible victims, call Orem Police.

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