Davis Man Arrested for Attempted Child Kidnapping

DAVIS, CA -- Police have made an arrest in an incident where a man tried to abduct a 12-year-old girl last week while she was walking home after school.

Around 4 pm on Dec. 14, Davis Police responded to the area of Oceano Way and Arena Drive for a reported attempted kidnapping involving a female junior high student.

According to the victim, she was walking home from school when an adult male jumped out from behind a fence and grabbed her by the wrist. She reported that she was able to pull away from the subject and run away. She did not suffer any physical injuries, police say.

Following an intensive investigation, detectives were able to secure a search warrant for-27 year-old Davis resident Sander Ian Findlay. Findlay was arrested following the search. Police said Dec. 17 that Findlay was booked into Yolo County Jail, and that the investigation will be sent to the District Attorney for charging.

See original story: Davis 12-Year-Old Nearly Snatched By Stranger

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