Police Increase Presence After Attempted Abducted Of 10-Year-Old In Springfield Area

SPRINGFIELD, VA — Fairfax County police are investigating an attempted abduction of a 10-year-old on Tuesday afternoon near an elementary school in the Springfield area.

At about 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, the 10-year-old child was walking on Morning View Lane near Island Creek Elementary School to go to a playground. A suspect, described as a Black man, 40-years-old, 6-feet, 1-inches tall, thin and bald, was reported to have grabbed the victim by the arm, police said.

The child was able to pull away and quickly run back to the school. The suspect was wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans and had a black backpack, according to police.

Officers, with the assistance of a K9 and helicopter, searched the area, but the man was not found, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

Police detectives are continuing to investigate the incident, and the police department’s Franconia District officers will have an increased presence in the neighborhood.

Detectives are asking residents in the area to review their home surveillance cameras. Surveillance video can be shared with the FCPD on Neighbors by Ring.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web.