WWPD warns public of possible attempted abduction
By Dan Thesman on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla police responded to the arear of Ransom Road and Cottonwood Road at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday for a report of a possible attempted abduction.
According to WWPD, an 11-year-old girl reported she was walking home from an after-school activity at Prospect Point School. While walking southbound on Cottonwood Road near Ransom Road, she heard the footsteps of a subject approaching from behind. The suspect grabbed her by the hair, but she was able to break free and run away. The suspect allegedly chased the victim until she knocked on the door of a nearby home. The suspect, according to the victim, then ran back towards a dark colored van that was parked on Cottonwood Road. It is unknown if the suspect fled in the van or if the van was involved.
The suspect is described by the victim as being a white male, 60 to 70 years old with a “stalky” build. He has short brown hair with blond tips, and sideburns. He was wearing a black colored sweatshirt with dark colored jeans.
WWPD asks residents with security cameras who live in the areas around Cottonwood Road between Prospect Avenue and Austin Street to please review surveillance video that may aid in the investigation.
Anyone with information can contact dispatch at 509-527-1960.
