Hamilton Police are seeking witnesses to an
attempted abduction of a child outside a preschool yesterday
evening.
At around 5.50pm, a 2-year-old girl was getting
dropped off at a preschool on Peachgrove Road by her
father.
As her father was getting his other child out of
the car, a male walking past has called the girl over,
grabbed her by the arm, and attempted to walk off with
her.
The father has yelled out to the man, who has then
walked off along Peachgrove Road towards Te Aroha
Street.
The man is described as Caucasian, aged around 50,
of medium build and around 177cm tall.
He was wearing a
blue suit jacket, and possibly beige-coloured pants.
He is
described as tidily dressed but had possibly been sleeping
rough.
Hamilton Police are appealing for anyone with
information on what happened, or who may have seen anything,
to contact them on (07) 858 6200.
Information can also be
shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555
111.
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