Detectives Investigating a Reported Abduction Attempt near School

Franconia Police District – FCPD detectives continue to investigate a report of an attempted abduction on Morning View Lane near Island Creek Elementary School.

At 4:15 p.m. yesterday, a 10-year-old child was walking near Island Creek Elementary school to go to a playground. A suspect, described as a black man, 40-years-old, 6’1”, thin and bald, was reported to have grabbed the victim by the arm. The child was able to pull away and quickly run back to the school. 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. Detectives are continuing to investigate, and our Franconia District officers will have an increased presence in the neighborhood.

Detectives are asking our community members to review their home surveillance cameras. Surveillance can be shared on Neighbors by Ring.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim are receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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