Pennsylvania man arrested for trying to kidnap girl at knifepoint: police
READING, Pa. - A girl was able to escape after Reading police say a man armed with a knife tried to force her into his vehicle earlier this month.
Liam Ishmael Wilkinson is accused of attempting to kidnap the juvenile after posing as a juvenile male on social media.
After trying to lure the girl into his vehicle, police say Wilkinson chased her down, grabbed her from behind and held a knife to her throat.
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She was able to escape after a struggle, dropping her phone as she fled.
Police say Wilkinson took her phone before also fleeing the scene.
He has since been arrested and charged with kidnapping, assault and related offenses.