RSS 2.0 FeedJuly 1, 2010, Wantagh Seaford Citizen
Attempted abduction in Wantagh
Wantagh Seventh Squad detectives are investigating an attempted abduction that occurred on June 15, at 6 p.m., in Wantagh.
According to detectives, an 8-year-old boy was riding his bike on Bayview Avenue near Bellport Avenue when he was approached by a black pickup truck occupied by two men, who attempted to coax him into their vehicle. The driver, described as white/Hispanic, 20-30 years old, with long black hair pulled back into a ponytail, wearing a black top, and with tattoos on his arm, asked the victim if he wanted to go play soccer with him while motioning for him to get into the vehicle.
The passenger is described as white, 20-30s, with light hair, wearing a black T-shirt. The victim fled to a nearby house for help. The suspects fled northbound on Bayview Avenue towards Merrick Road. Detectives ask anyone with information on the above incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
