MIAMI (WSVN) - The Miami-Dade Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted abduction.
According to MDPD, on Friday, Sept. 15, between noon and 12:15 p.m., the incident unfolded at Southridge Park, located at 11250 SW 192nd St. The suspect approached a 2-year-old boy who was playing in the park, forcibly grabbed the child and attempted to flee with him.
“She decided to leave, she grabbed her child by the hand, walking towards her vehicle, that’s when she feels someone pulling on her kid,” said Miami-Dade Police Officer Argemis “AC” Colome.
Fortunately, the child’s mother swiftly intervened, causing the suspect to release the boy. The assailant fled the scene on foot, vanishing into an unknown direction.
“She confronted this individual, and fortunately enough, he let her go,” Colome said.
The mother than drove home with her child and called police.
A sketch of the suspect was released by police before they handed out flyers on Wednesday morning.
The suspect is described as standing between 5 feet, 10 inches to 6 feet, 1 inch, weighing approximately 210 to 225 pounds, with dark hair and dark eyes. He sported a low fade haircut and was seen wearing a grey T-shirt, dark blue jeans and dark sneakers at the time of the incident.
To neighbors in the area, they are worried that a predator could be close by.
“It’s a good area, is right behind the school of Miami Southridge Senior high, and it’s on 114th. I live on 116th Avenue and I never heard anything like this,” said Perry Parish, a neighbor. “It kinda shocked me a little bit because a lot of kids be out here.”
If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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