Attempted child abduction prompts Tolleson Police to issue safety alert

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Tolleson Police seek attempted abduction suspect

Police in Tolleson are trying to track down a man who they say tried to kidnap a child.

Officials with the Tolleson Police Department have issued an alert to the community, days after an attempted child abduction incident in the West Valley city.

What we know:

In a statement released on Oct. 2, investigators said the incident happened at around 3:34 p.m. on Sept. 29, near the area of 87th Avenue and Van Buren Street.

"According to the report, an adult male suspect approached a juvenile female, grabbed her by the arm, and attempted to pull her away. The child was able to break free, and the suspect fled eastbound on Van Buren Street," read a portion of the statement.

What we don't know:

While Tolleson Police say the suspect has been identified, they did not release the suspect's name, nor did they release any descriptions of the suspect.

Police, however, did release a photo of the suspect.

What you can do:

"Anyone with information regarding the suspect's whereabouts is asked to contact the Tolleson Police Department's Non-Emergency Line at (623) 936-7186," officials wrote.

Police say people should not approach or confront the individual.

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