Dog saves girl during attempted kidnapping in Wilmington; suspect still sought
Wilmington Police investigate attempted kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl
A 10-year-old girl was outside with her dog in Wilmington when police say a man tried to kidnap her. Parents in the area speak out as police continue their investigation.
WILMINGTON, Del. - A potential kidnapping victim is safe thanks to the brave actions of her protective dog.
What we know:
Police say a man attempted to kidnap a 10-year-old girl on the 2900 block of North Harrison Street around 6:30 p.m. Monday.
The suspect fled after being bitten by the girl's dog, and is still on the run.
The girl was not injured.
What's next:
Police are still looking for the suspect, and are asking for the public's help to identify and locate him.
He was last seen fleeing towards North Van Buren Street.
Anyone with information, or potential video surveillance, is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Run Mullin at 302-824-3751 or ron.mullin@cj.state.de.us
What they're saying:
"Kids come out here to play. A lot of kids walk and stuff around here. It's nothing like that. It’s crime but not trying to kidnap a kid. That's crazy," said Regina Johnson, who was visiting a park near the scene.
"That's just the type of parent that I am. I watch my kids all the time. I don't just let them come to the park by theirselves because you just never know," said Genevieve Congo who says she doesn’t let her children out alone.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Wilmington Police Department.