Child Foils Kidnapping Attempt While Playing In Their Backyard In Lexington

A man wearing a ski mask tried to kidnap a child as they played in their backyard in Middlesex County on Thursday afternoon, March 14, and police are asking residents for help.

An empty playground
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Josh Lanier

03/15/2024 10:48 a.m.

The alleged incident happened at a home on Wood Street in Lexington around 2 p.m.

The elementary school-aged child said they were playing when a man in all black with his face hidden by a mask grabbed her from behind and put a hand over their mouth, police said.

The kid was able to break free and run away. The suspect bolted from the area after that, police said.

Lexington police ask anyone who lives in that area who may have seen something unusual around the time to contact officers.

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