10-Year-Old Girl Abducted For Time

MIAMI, FL — A 10-year-old girl was abducted for a time on Monday by a man who made an "inappropriate sexual request" but then dropped her off at school unharmed, according to Miami-Dade police who are asking for the public's help in identifying the man. The incident occurred at a Miami-Dade Transit Bus Stop at NW 100 Street and NW 22 Avenue. Detective Robin Pinkard of the Miami-Dade Police Department said the incident occurred around 7 a.m.

"The victim was sitting at a Miami-Dade Transit bus stop when the subject approached her in a navy blue Kia Soul," Pinkard said. "He asked the young girl if she wanted a ride to school, she agreed and entered the vehicle."

Police said the man was driving a newer model blue Kia Soul or a similar vehicle. He is described as African American, approximately 20 to 30 years of age with long dreadlocks, a beard and stocking cap. Police said the man may have had a single gold front tooth.

"The victim was taken to a Westar Gas Station located at 1601 NW 119 Street, where the subject made an inappropriate sexual request to the victim," Pinkard said.

He was last seen wearing green pajama pants and a white T-shirt.

"The victim refused to comply with his request and demanded he take her to school," Pinkard added. "She was dropped off at school unharmed."

News reports identified the child's school as Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School.

To report a tip, contact Detective D. Edwards or any detective of the Miami-Dade Police Department, Special Victims Bureau/Missing Persons Unit at 305-715-3300 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).

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