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Attempted Abduction

Man grabs boy off NYC street, parents jump into action, video shows

Jul 9, 2025

Moment bystanders save mother, children from kidnapping caught on tape

Apr 25, 2025

Girl bites man twice to escape kidnapping

A 13-year-old girl in Texas allegedly bit a man twice after he allegedly attempted to kidnap her while she was on her walk to school, officials said.

Oct 29, 2025

Quick-thinking teen turns to workers for help escaping stranger

Apr 24, 2025

Child says she may have fended off would-be abductor with pencil

Mar 20, 2025

Woman allegedly lured, assaulted by former housekeeper in California

Jan 3, 2025

Neighbor arrested after trying to yank 6-year-old boy from father

Nov 11, 2024

Mom shares warning after kids' near-kidnapping caught on camera: VIDEO

Aug 16, 2024

Suspect arrested in attempted kidnap of girl walking to school in AZ

Jan 30, 2024

Latest Videos

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Good Samaritans stop 2 kidnapping attempts in Michigan

Aug 19, 2024

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Florida man wanted in attempted abduction of young girl

Oct 24, 2022

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6-year-old girl says screaming saved her after man tried to kidnap her in front of her house

Aug 26, 2022

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NC mom says 3 strangers tried to kidnap son from shopping cart

Aug 10, 2022

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Abduction attempt was 2nd at a Wake County school in a week

Sep 30, 2021

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Abduction attempt was 2nd at a Wake County school in a week

Sep 30, 2021

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Abduction attempt was 2nd at a Wake County school in a week, Raleigh police say

Sep 30, 2021

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Man tried to abduct student walking to school in Raleigh, WCPSS says

Sep 30, 2021

Latest Stories

Man caught on camera trying to kidnap 4-year-old boy at Florida Walmart store

A man was caught on camera trying to kidnap a 4-year-old boy at Florida Walmart store.

Jan 1, 2024

Girl, 6, nearly abducted walking home from church with mother on Mother's Day in Daytona Beach, FL

A 6-year-old girl was nearly abducted after walking home from church with her mother on Mother's Day Sunday afternoon, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

May 16, 2023

Teen uses slingshot to save 8-year-old sister from alleged kidnapper, police say

A 17-year-old suspect has been charged with attempted kidnapping, police said.

May 14, 2023

6-year-old speaks out after attempted kidnapping caught on camera: 'He let go because I screamed'

"It's forever etched in our minds -- that scream. So it'll always be with us," Ken'Adi Nash's mom said.

Aug 26, 2022

NC mom says 3 strangers tried to kidnap son from shopping cart

A Charlotte mom recalled the terrifying encounter where she says three strangers worked to distract her in an attempt to abduct her 3-year-old at a popular shopping center.

Aug 10, 2022