Crime & Safety
Attempted Abduction Of Teen Under Investigation In Bucks Co.
Police said an 18-year-old student was walking to the bus when she said a pickup truck pulled up and a man grabbed her by the arm.
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Police are investigating an attempted abduction that reportedly took place Monday morning in the Willow Knoll section of the township.
According to police, an 18-year-old student was walking to her school bus stop around 6:25 a.m. near the intersection of Pileggi and Vincent roads when she said a black four-door pickup truck pulled up and a light-skinned white or Hispanic man dressed in black and wearing a mask exited the driver's side rear door and grabbed her by the arm.
Police said the student managed to free herself and kicked the man in the knee.
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The driver of the vehicle, also dressed in black and wearing a mask, said “come on man” to the other man in English. The victim ran and hid among several parked cars in the area.
The truck was last seen headed toward Oxford Drive.
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The man is described as being tall (over 6’2”) with a thin build.
The 18-year-old victim attends school in another district and was alone when the incident occurred. She later reported the incident to the School Resource Officer at her school who notified Warrington Police.
Police are asking Willow Knoll residents to check their camera footage and report back to police if they captured anything. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Timothy Williams at twilliams@warringtonpd.org or 215-343-3311, ext. 223.
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