HUTCHINSON—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two separate reports of attempted child abductions, according to a media release from Hutchinson Police.
Just after 7:30p.m. September 17, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East 6th Street in Hutchinson. An 11-year-old girl was playing in her yard and reported being grabbed by her wrist, according to the release.
When she turned around, she saw a white man approximately 6-foot tall, skinny build dressed in all black clothing and a black mask.
The girl was able to get away from the suspect and she ran to a nearby building to hide. The suspect then walked away and was last seen westbound in an alley.
Just before 5p.m. on Thursday, police responded to the KWIK Shop at 1401 E. 4th Street in Hutchinson after it was reported that after shopping in the convenience store a three-year old boy was placed into his car seat. The mother then got into the driver’s seat and pushed a button to close the vehichle's rear sliding door.
Before the door shut, an unknown subject with facial hair, wearing grey sweatpants and a black sweatshirt was seen reaching into the van toward the child. The mother yelled and the suspect fled southbound, according to the release.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Reno County Crime Stoppers at 620-694-2666 or Lt. Dustin Loepp at 620-694-2829.