Loading ...*Update* Boy Flees Attempted Abduction in North Branch
A nine-year-old North Branch boy is back at home after fighting off an attempted abduction, Wednesday, near his families mobile home.
The boy was taken while throwing out the garbage by a suspect who is described as a 30-to-40 year old white male with light brown hair and a goatee, wearing a red shirt and hat. The car is described as a white four door.
The boy escaped by jumping out of the back seat when the car slowed to make a left turn on County Road 30.
North Branch Police Chief Steve Forner discusses the investigation:
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Chief Forner says he spoke with the victims parents. He says the boy is “keeping to himself in the house. He didn’t want to go out in public right now.”
Forner warns parents in the area to keep a watchful eye on their children:
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A statewide alert is issued on the abduction. Anyone with information is asked to call 651-674-7033 or 651-674-8848. Forner said that if and when the suspect is arrested, he will face felony kidnapping charges.
PCMOM 07/10/09 at 7:07am
Thank goodness, that boy was alert enough and escaped. Now lets find that creep and lets throw him out of a speeding car.