Child Escapes Attempted Abduction

MIAMI, FL — Miami police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who attempted to lure a seven-year-old girl into his car with candy. The incident happened at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday as the child was walking home from summer camp at NW 4th Avenue and NW 75th Street. The girl managed to get away unharmed.

"Detectives have been working round-the-clock in order to gather clues and are currently searching for a white male who was last seen wearing a ski mask, gloves, and was inside of a red sedan, unknown make and model," explained Officer Kenia Fallat of the Miami Police Department Wednesday.

Police were alerted to the incident through a 9-1-1 call.

To report a tip, call the Miami Police Department’s Robbery Unit at 305-603-6370. Alternatively, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (4877), visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select “Give a Tip” or Send text message to 274637. Enter CSMD followed by the tip information and press send.

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