Gwinnett Police: Dacula Mom Says Son Almost Abducted

Gwinnett police are investigating the report of an attempted abduction of a 13-year-old boy Monday evening near Dacula.

The boy’s mother told police her son was riding his bicycle to their home on Letha Stills Drive around 8 p.m. when a suspicious male drove up in his car and told the boy to “come here,” Gwinnett Police Public Information Officer Cpl. Michele Pihera said in a news release.

Instead, the boy pedaled away.

“According to the child, the suspect then matched his speed with his vehicle. Soon after matching his speed, the suspect stopped and exited his vehicle,” Pihera reported. “The suspect got about 10 feet ahead of the vehicle trying to approach the child. The child sped away toward his home.”

The suspect was last seen getting back inside his vehicle and traveling in the opposite direction.

Suspect description

• Race/Sex: Black/Male
• Hair: Closely shaven or bald
• Height: Approximately 5-7
• Weight: Unknown, slender build
• Clothing: Red or black plaid shirt, black baggy jeans

Vehicle description

• Type: 4-door passenger car, newer model
• Color: Grey or black
• Features: Blue interior dash lights, object in front of vehicle in the shape of a license plate

News of the alleged crime was shared more than 2,000 times on social media in the Dacula community Monday night. The mother, who does not want to be identified, posted the incident on Facebook, which also pointed out that the “very bright blue” dashboard in the suspect’s car was easily visible.

If you have any information to share in this case, contact the Special Victims Unit at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404 577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.