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Suspect At Large After Attempted Abduction At Alexandria Dog Park: Police Suspect At Large After Attempted Abduction At Alexandria Dog Park: Police
Suspect At Large After Attempted Abduction At Alexandria Dog Park: Police The search is on as they continue their attempts to track down a man who attempted to abduct a woman near an area park in Alexandria. Officers were called to the Holmes Run Dog Park at around 6 p.m. late on Tuesday afternoon, when a woman reported that she was grabbed from behind and had to fight off her attacker, who proceeded to flee the area before police arrived. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, officials said that detectives were pounding the pavement, re-canvassing the area and speaking with business and warehouse owners along Wheeler Avenue and South Gordon Street, who may have information reg…
Woman Escapes Attempted Abduction At Alexandria Park, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Woman Escapes Attempted Abduction At Alexandria Park, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Woman Escapes Attempted Abduction At Alexandria Park, Police Say (Developing) Police in Alexandria are pulling out all the stops as they look to track down a man who attempted to abduct a woman near an area park. Officers were called to Tarleton Park at around 7 p.m. on Tuesday night in the area of South Gordon Street and Wheeler Avenue, when a man attempted to take a woman. According to the Alexandria Police Department, the suspect, described as a White man with brown hair, wearing a blue sweatshirt and camouflage shorts, attempted to pull the woman into a wooded area, though she was able to escape. In response, the department established a perimeter in the area, K…
Police K9, Helicopter Used To Search For Attempted Abduction Suspect In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Police K9, Helicopter Used To Search For Attempted Abduction Suspect In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Police K9, Helicopter Used To Search For Attempted Abduction Suspect In Virginia (Developing) A police helicopter and K9 unit in Fairfax County were called in late on Wednesday afternoon as the department probed a possible attempted abduction, authorities say. There was a heavy police presence in the area of 10200 Main Street after 5 p.m. on July 3, as investigators looked into reports of an attempted abduction of an adult in the middle of the day. According to the Fairfax City Police Department, the suspect was described as a Black or Hispanic man wearing a white striped shirt.  It is believed that the suspect and victim do not know each other. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Wedne…
Husband Shot Wife's Vehicle During Argument At Spotsy Home, Sheriff Says Husband Shot Wife's Vehicle During Argument At Spotsy Home, Sheriff Says
Husband Shot Wife's Vehicle During Argument At Spotsy Home, Sheriff Says A man who allegedly fired a gun at his wife during a dispute at their Virginia home landed him behind bars after she flagged down a Spotsylvania County Sheriff's deputy at court and told her tale. Late in the morning on May 22, officials say that a deputy was approached by a woman who advised that her husband, 25-year-old Everette William Cadden III fired a shot at her amid an argument.  After seeing damage on her vehicle consistent with gunfire, deputies responded to the couple's Spotslyvania home in the 6700 block of Morris Road, where he was arrested. No injuries were reported. Ca…
Drunken Man, 53, Chases Vehicle Occupied By Children In Leesburg Drunken Man, 53, Chases Vehicle Occupied By Children In Leesburg
Drunken Man, 53, Chases Vehicle Occupied By Children In Leesburg A Leesburg man is arrested for drunkenly chasing a vehicle occupied by children earlier this week, authorities said. Allen K. Shreve III, 53, was following the victim's vehicle and trying to hit it with his own just after 6 p.m. on the 800 block of Anne Street SW on Wednesday, April 10, local police said. Responding officers determined that Shreve knew the victim, had at one point blocked the free passage of the victim’s vehicle, leading the victim to drive across multiple lawns while being pursued by Shreve, police said. Shreve also struck and knocked down a fire hydrant. The victim'…
Cops Release Sketch Of Suspect In Attempted Abduction Of 10-Year-Old Girl In Montgomery County Cops Release Sketch Of Suspect In Attempted Abduction Of 10-Year-Old Girl In Montgomery County
Cops Release Sketch Of Suspect In Attempted Abduction Of 10-Year-Old Girl In Montgomery County Police have released a composite sketch of the suspect in the recent attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl in Montgomery County. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10 on the 18300 Block of Lost Knife Road in Gaithersburg. The girl was sitting outside an apartment building when the suspect “grabbed her arm and told her to come with him,” police said. The suspect is described as a light-complected unknown race male between 25 and 35 years old with a thin build, a tattoo on the left side of the face, and a straight piece of blonde hair. The suspect was last seen…
Attempted Abduction Under Investigation In Montgomery County: Police Attempted Abduction Under Investigation In Montgomery County: Police
Attempted Abduction Under Investigation In Montgomery County: Police Police in Montgomery County are investigating an attempted abduction. It happened around 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10 on the 18300 Block of Lost Knife Road in Gaithersburg. A 10-year-old girl was sitting outside an apartment building when an unknown male “grabbed her arm and told her to come with him,” police said. The suspect apparently ran away when he saw police cars in the neighborhood. He is believed to be in his late teens to 20-years-old, 5 feet 10 inches tall with a thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a black jacket over it, black cargo pants, sneakers and had a ski mask…
Philadelphia Knifepoint Kidnapper Could Face Life In Prison: Feds Philadelphia Knifepoint Kidnapper Could Face Life In Prison: Feds
Philadelphia Knifepoint Kidnapper Could Face Life In Prison: Feds A North Carolina man who pleaded guilty to one attempted abduction and one kidnapping in Philadelphia will learn his sentence this week, federal officials say.  Jacob Alex Montague has a court hearing scheduled for Friday, Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m., according to the US Attorney's Office.  Investigators have said Montague tried kidnapping a 28-year-old woman at knifepoint near the intersection of 20th and Spruce Streets late on Nov. 1, 2020.  He tried again the next day, parking his car near the corner of 24th and Spruce Streets and abducting a 26-year-old woman after threate…
Woman Assaulted, Dragged Toward Burglars' Car In Botched Virginia Robbery: Police Woman Assaulted, Dragged Toward Burglars' Car In Botched Virginia Robbery: Police
Woman Assaulted, Dragged Toward Burglars' Car In Botched Virginia Robbery: Police Police say that several people are at large after a violent attempted abduction in Virginia. Early on Sunday morning, officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to an attempted burglary in Manassas when a verbal altercation rapidly turned physical.  The incident was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10 in the 9500 block of Clemantis Street in Manassas. According to police, a group of people were attempting to break into a residence when the homeowner, a 21-year-old woman, arrived back at her place. When she engaged them, it is alleged that th…
Attempted Abduction: Child Escapes Man's Grip Near Virginia Elementary School, Police Say Attempted Abduction: Child Escapes Man's Grip Near Virginia Elementary School, Police Say
Attempted Abduction: Child Escapes Man's Grip Near Virginia Elementary School, Police Say Police in Fairfax County are investigating an attempted abduction near an elementary school that they say happened this week. A tall, thin, black male grabbed a 10-year-old child by the arm around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, near Island Creek Elementary School on Morning View Lane in Alexandria, Fairfax County police said. "The child was able to pull away and quickly run back to the school," police said, noting the suspect was wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans and had a black backpack. Officers, with the assistance of our K9 and helicopter, searched the area, but the man was not found. Dete…
Sketch Of Man Who Allegedly Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa Released By Police Sketch Of Man Who Allegedly Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa Released By Police
Sketch Of Man Who Allegedly Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa Released By Police New Jersey State Police released a sketch of a man who allegedly tried abducting a 7-year-old boy at a Wawa by luring him with candy. On Sunday, May 28, at approximately 12:20 p.m., an unidentified male entered the  convenience store on State Highway 47 in Dorchester (Maurice River), Cumberland County before the attempted abduction, State Police said. The unidentified male allegedly entered the Wawa bathroom and approached the boy and offered him candy to leave the Wawa with him, State Police said. The boy declined his invitation, at which point the older unidentified male grabbed him by …
Attempted Abduction Goes Awry For Not-So Sneaky Suspect Targeting Teen In PWC, Police Say Attempted Abduction Goes Awry For Not-So Sneaky Suspect Targeting Teen In PWC, Police Say
Attempted Abduction Goes Awry For Not-So Sneaky Suspect Targeting Teen In PWC, Police Say Days after a creep assaulted and attempted to abduct a teen girl in Prince William County, police have kicked off a manhunt as they search for the rogue man. An investigation has been launched following reports from an 18-year-old girl about a man who actively sought to force her into a vehicle while she was walking home in Woodbridge over the weekend. The attempted abduction reportedly happened between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday, April 14 in the area of Colby Drive near Torrington Street and it was reported days later to the Prince William County Police Department. The teen was appro…
Botched Abduction Attempt By Teens Leads To Armed Robbery Arrest In PWC: Police Botched Abduction Attempt By Teens Leads To Armed Robbery Arrest In PWC: Police
Botched Abduction Attempt By Teens Leads To Armed Robbery Arrest In PWC: Police Two teens who thoroughly failed an attempted abduction in a stolen vehicle in Prince William County didn’t make it far after robbing a man in Woodbridge in the middle of the day. Shortly after noon on Thursday, April 13, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 14900 block of Jefferson Davis Highway, where a 20-year-old man reported a robbery. Investigators say that the man was walking through the area when two teens drove up to him and abruptly stopped before getting out and attempting to force him into the vehicle, though their efforts were ultimately f…
Girl Escapes Attempted Abduction Outside Fredericksburg Apartment Complex, Police Say Girl Escapes Attempted Abduction Outside Fredericksburg Apartment Complex, Police Say
Girl Escapes Attempted Abduction Outside Fredericksburg Apartment Complex, Police Say Police say that a Fredericksburg community is on high alert after a suspiciously seedy suspect known to skulk near an area apartment complex attempted to abduct a 10-year-old girl. There was a reported attempted abduction of the young girl at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 from the 2500 block of the Commons at Cowan Boulevard apartment complex, a Fredericksburg Police Department spokesperson stated. According to police, the girl was walking near the complex’s leasing office when a man got out of his car and sparked up a conversation with the child before grabbing her and placing…
Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Sam's Club On Route 9A In Elmsford Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Sam's Club On Route 9A In Elmsford
Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Sam's Club On Route 9A In Elmsford Police are investigating an attempted abduction outside a wholesale club in Westchester. The incident happened around 5 p.m. Sunday,  Jan. 22 outside Sam's Club at 333 Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) in Elmsford. The Greenburgh Police Department said an adult male victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.  "The incident appears to be isolated and not an ongoing threat to the public," Town of Greenburgh PD Lieutenant Dennis Basulto said in a statement.  Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Greenburgh…
Suspects On The Loose After Attempting To Abduct Minor Girl In Maryland: Police Suspects On The Loose After Attempting To Abduct Minor Girl In Maryland: Police
Suspects On The Loose After Attempting To Abduct Minor Girl In Maryland: Police A young girl was nearly abducted by a pair of Spanish-speaking men who attempted to get her into their car in Maryland, police say. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Special Investigations Division are investigating an attempted abduction that took place between 4:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m on Monday, Oct. 3, in the 2000 block of Georgian Woods Place in Wheaton. It is alleged that the girl was walking in the area when a black four-door sedan with tinted windows pulled up behind her. A man got out and approached the minor, speaking in Spanish, instructing her to get in the…
Knife-Wielding Man Attempts To Abduct Woman In Area: Police Knife-Wielding Man Attempts To Abduct Woman In Area: Police
Knife-Wielding Man Attempts To Abduct Woman In Area: Police Authorities are on high alert after there was a new incident involving a man attempting to abduct a woman in Virginia. Police said that officers were at the scene at approximately 5 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4, where there was a reported attempted abduction in the 7200 block of Arlington Boulevard in Falls Church. It is alleged that a knife-wielding man grabbed a woman, who was able to escape and break free, before fleeing the scene. The suspect was described as being Hispanic, approximately 5-foot-7 with a medium build. At the time of the alleged incident, he was wearing a blue and white shi…
Fairfax County Police Report Second Attempted Abduction This Week Fairfax County Police Report Second Attempted Abduction This Week
Fairfax County Police Report Second Attempted Abduction This Week Fairfax County law enforcement announced another incident of attempted abduction this week, officials said.Earlier in the week on August 24, a child in Alexandria was able to break free from a knife-wielding abductor who threatened a group of young kids. On August 30, at around 9:45 p.m. police announced that a suspect attempted to grab teen in Reston from the sidewalk. The teen was able to break free and run away, authorities reported. Police described the suspect as a 5'11 Hispanic male, with an athletic build, who was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and black shorts. Anyone …
Police ID Man Who Grabbed Preteen While Displaying Knife In Alexandria Police ID Man Who Grabbed Preteen While Displaying Knife In Alexandria
Police ID Man Who Grabbed Preteen While Displaying Knife In Alexandria A 22-year-old man who allegedly approached a group of juveniles playing near an apartment building in Fairfax County, displayed a knife, and grabbed a minor has been apprehended, authorities announced. Less than 24 hours after there was a report of a potential attempted abduction, the department announced the arrest of Centreville resident Kevin Moran-Perez, who was wanted in connection to an incident in the 5000 block of Caryn Court in Alexandria on Wednesday, Aug. 24. It is alleged that Moran-Perez displayed a knife and grabbed a preteen by the hand, police investigators said. The juvenil…
Knife-Wielding Man Apprehended After Grabbing Child In Alexandria: Police (DEVELOPING) Knife-Wielding Man Apprehended After Grabbing Child In Alexandria: Police (DEVELOPING)
Knife-Wielding Man Apprehended After Grabbing Child In Alexandria: Police (Developing) A potentially scary scene nearly played out in Virginia when a man brandishing a knife attempted to grab hold of a child, police announced. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department responded to the 5000 block of Caryn Court in Alexandria at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, where there was a report of a potential abduction, according to authorities. Officials said that the man - whose name has not been released - displayed a knife and grabbed a child by the hand before the kid broke free from his grasp and the man attempted to flee. The child was not injured in the i…
Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In Old Greenwich, Police Say Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In Old Greenwich, Police Say
Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In Old Greenwich, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are searching for two men in a white van who allegedly attempted to get a 12-year-old girl to get into their van. The incident took place in Old Greenwich on Monday, Aug. 22, around 3 p.m. in the area of Sound Beach Avenue and Center Drive. Officers were sent on the report of a suspicious incident involving a white van.  It was reported that a 12-year-old girl was walking in the area of Sound Beach Avenue and Center Drive when a white van with two men stopped alongside her and asked her to get into the van, said Capt. Mark Zuccerella, of the Greenwich Police…
Woman Shoved In Van, Attempted Abductors Pursued By Pennsylvania State Police Woman Shoved In Van, Attempted Abductors Pursued By Pennsylvania State Police
Woman Shoved In Van, Attempted Abductors Pursued By Pennsylvania State Police A woman working at a western Pennsylvania gas station was lured outside and shoved into a van— but she managed to escape, and now her attempted abductors are wanted by the Pennsylvania state police.  The two men pictured went into a gas station in Franklin Township at 8:50 p.m. on July 12, state police say.  After they lured the gas station clerk outside by their gray van, one man grabbed her and attempted to pull her into the van, according to the police release. Somehow the woman was able to break free unharmed, police say.  The van with a red and white logo on the side a…
Prince William Man Wanted For Trying To Abduct 12-Year-Old Girls: Police Prince William Man Wanted For Trying To Abduct 12-Year-Old Girls: Police
Prince William Man Wanted For Trying To Abduct 12-Year-Old Girls: Police The Prince William County Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect who repeatedly tried abducting young girls in the same area.  Police responded to a reported assault in the 3800 block of Graham Park Road in Triangle just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, police said.  Investigators learned an unknown man tried to abduct a 12-year-old girl while she was walking in the area on her way to school, police said. While grabbing the girl, the man touched her inappropriately before she yelled and tried to free herself. The man then fled the sc…
Downingtown Police Investigating Possible Child Luring Incident Downingtown Police Investigating Possible Child Luring Incident
Downingtown Police Investigating Possible Child Luring Incident Police are investigating after a woman allegedly attempted to lure a Downingtown Area School District student. The child reported being approached by an adult while standing at a bus stop on Mary Street around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, according to school district officials and Downingtown police. The adult was described as a white woman with brown hair and missing teeth, police said. She was reportedly driving a small white sedan. The make and model were not immediately known. Police say there is no immediate cause for increased concern. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked t…
Alleged Abduction Reports In DelCo Unfounded, Police Say Alleged Abduction Reports In DelCo Unfounded, Police Say
Alleged Abduction Reports In DelCo Unfounded, Police Say Reports of alleged attempted abductions occurring in Delaware County were unfounded, authorities said. Pennsylvania State Police made the announcement on Wednesday, following the publication of numerous social media posts in recent days about apparent abduction attempts in Concord and Chadds Ford Townships. "All known incidents and/or complaints that have come to our attention have been investigated," the statement reads. "At this time the investigations have determined no crimes have been committed and there is no known risk to the public." Women shopping alone were allegedly t…
SEEN THIS CAR? Possible Abductor Want By Police In Dauphin County SEEN THIS CAR? Possible Abductor Want By Police In Dauphin County
Seen This CAR? Possible Abductor Want By Police In Dauphin County A man attempted to abduct a student in Swatara Township, police are searching for him and his vehicle. Swatara Township Police were dispatched to Walnut Road in the area of Reynders Street for a suspicious vehicle operated by a white man on Tuesday, around 7:45 a.m. The car stopped momentarily in the street and made a comment to a female student walking to school, school administrators told police. The car left the area eastbound on Walnut Road. The student continued walking to school and reported the incident to administrators. The car was not found in the area following the incident. …
Suspect At Large After Attempted Abduction Of 10-Year-Old At Long Island Bus Stop, Police Say Suspect At Large After Attempted Abduction Of 10-Year-Old At Long Island Bus Stop, Police Say
Suspect At Large After Attempted Abduction Of 10-Year-Old At Long Island Bus Stop, Police Say A man in a van is on the run after allegedly attempting to abduct a 10-year-old boy who was standing at his bus stop on Long Island, police said. Nassau County Police detectives said that a 10-year-old boy was walking from his home to his bus stop at the corner of South Middle Neck Road and Melbourne Street in Russell Gardens, a village in Great Neck, shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 4 when he was approached by suspects in a van. According to police, while standing at the bus stop, a grayish-white utility van stopped in front of him and an unknown man exited the passenger side do…
SEEN ANYTHING? Central Jersey Police Investigate Attempted Armed Abduction SEEN ANYTHING? Central Jersey Police Investigate Attempted Armed Abduction
Seen Anything? Central Jersey Police Investigate Attempted Armed Abduction Police in Middlesex County are looking for the driver of a pickup truck who approached a woman with a handgun as she walked in New Brunswick overnight. The attempted abduction occurred about midnight on Easton Avenue near Wycoff Street, New Brunswick police said. The woman told police a red, four-door pickup pulled up next to her and the driver pointed a handgun while demanding that she get into his truck, according to police. The woman ran away safely. The pickup truck drove on Easton Avenue toward Somerset Street, police said. The vehicle is a newer pickup, possibly a Honda Ridgeline, …
Attempted Abduction Of Boy, 13, Reported At Washington Township Shopping Center Attempted Abduction Of Boy, 13, Reported At Washington Township Shopping Center
Attempted Abduction Of Boy, 13, Reported At Washington Township Shopping Center A 13-year-old boy told police two men in a pickup truck tried to abduct him near a busy Washington Township shopping center on Saturday. Police were interviewing him, reviewing area surveillance video and looking for witnesses among the crowd of shoppers and businesses in an attempt to corroborate his account. The investigation continued through the afternoon into early evening Saturday with no results, authorities said. The youngster told police the passenger got out of the parked truck, extended his arm and said "give me your hand" on Finnerty Place near Washington Town Center around 11:…
Webster Police: 'Attempted Child Abduction' Was A Hoax Webster Police: 'Attempted Child Abduction' Was A Hoax
Webster Police: 'Attempted Child Abduction' Was A Hoax A girl has admitted to lying about an attempted abduction in Webster. An unidentified 11-year-old girl has confessed to lying when she said someone tried to kidnap her on the evening of Monday, Aug. 10, police said. “The child admitted the story was a fabrication, and this fact was verified by Webster Police Detectives,” the police said. “There was no alleged abduction.” A false report was made on Aug. 10 at around 5:42 p.m. to the Webster Police claiming an attempted abduction. All available police were put on the case and a description of the “suspect” was circulated to other police depa…
Man Attempts To Entice Girl Into His BMW On Long Island, Police Say Man Attempts To Entice Girl Into His BMW On Long Island, Police Say
Man Attempts To Entice Girl Into His BMW On Long Island, Police Say Police are looking for a man driving a BMW who allegedly attempted to entice a young girl to get into his vehicle on Long Island. Nassau County Police said the incident took place around 2:45 p.m., Friday, May 15 in the village of Flower Hill, and was reported on Wednesday, May 20. According to detectives, the 11-year-old girl was walking with a friend near Dogwood Lane and Manhasset Woods Road when she saw a black-colored newer model BMW sedan with tinted windows stop in the middle of the road close to where they were walking.  The driver of the vehicle, who spoke with…