 Plymouth Police Department notifies the public about possible attempted child abduction
The Plymouth Police Department is releasing information about an incident for the sake of public awareness. Officers were called to respond to what was reported as a suspicious act or possible attempted child abduction at 11:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 7 at the 16000 block of 41st Avenue.
Through the course of the investigation, the department has determined that this was a possible attempted abduction of a 7-year-old girl.
The suspect picked up the child, ran a short distance, dropped the child and fled the scene on foot. The victim was reunited with family prior to the initial 911 call.
Witnesses described the suspect as a white male in his 20s, about 5 feet, 10 inches to 6 feet tall, medium-to-slender build, who was wearing a dark-colored baseball hat, black sweatshirt/hoodie and dark-colored pants.
It has taken time and resources for investigators to identify witnesses who were able to provide a physical description of the suspect and other details to further the investigation and determine that this was a possible attempted child abduction.
Investigators are continuing to follow leads. Residents who may have observed the incident are encouraged to contact Sgt. Jeff Dorfsman at 763-509-5669.
The incident remains under investigation and no additional information will be released at this time.
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