Warnbro child abduction: Massive manhunt launched after a man attempted to snatch a little girl from a quiet suburban street south of Perth
Warnbro child kidnapping: Massive manhunt launched after man tried to abduct little girl from quiet street in suburb south of Perth
- Search after attempted kidnapping of little girl
- Police are searching across Perth for a silver or gray sedan
- Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers
- READ MORE: Man charged over alleged kidnapping in Warnbro
Police have launched a manhunt after an attempted child abduction in Perth.
Police were called after a man walked up to a girl and grabbed her shirt on the corner of Axminster and Exeter Street in Warnbro, in the south of the city, at around 2.40pm on Monday.
The girl fought back, breaking free before running away.
The man decided not to pursue the child before returning to his silver or gray sedan before driving away.
Detective Sergeant Kris McDonald described the little girl on Tuesday as ‘very brave’.
Police have launched a manhunt after an attempted child abduction in Perth (file photo)
He said police will support the girl and help her connect with aid organizations.
“We can provide that ongoing support and ensure the best communications and services are available,” Detective Sergeant McDonald said.
‘The police take these types of reports seriously and we investigate them thoroughly.
“It can be disturbing for community members… (they) have a right to feel safe.”
Detectives from the Child Abuse Squad have urged anyone with information or dashcam footage in the area at the time to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000.
It comes after a man allegedly kidnapped a nine-year-old woman just minutes away from Tuesday’s incident.
Police were called at around 8.40am on July 21 to reports of a man luring a girl outside her school.