Stonington Man Charged In Groton Attempted Abduction Case: PD

GROTON, CT — Police said a Stonington man was arrested Friday and charged in the attempted abduction of a 16-year-old girl in Groton last week.

According to a news release, police said City of Groton Police Detectives approved on Tuesday an arrest warrant affidavit for the accused man, 34-year-old Matthew Klotz of Stonington, who is charged in the June 25 incident. He has been charged with unlawful restraint and kidnapping, police said.

Prior to his arrest, detectives executed search and seizure warrants for both the person and vehicle operated by the accused, who was detained by Adult Parole and Probation of the State of Connecticut as the warrant was drafted, police said.

"Evidence obtained from the crime scene was expedited for DNA analysis at the request of the Chief of Police City of Groton due to the clear and present danger to the public this crime presented," police said in a release. "A habeas has been obtained to arraign and serve this warrant today."

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Police said on Facebook the incident occurred at approximately 3:07 p.m. when a female was walking alone in the area of Shore Avenue and South Prospect Street.

According to police, the female reported that a man who was hidden in some bushes had grabbed her and tried to force her inside his vehicle, which was waiting along the road with its front passenger door open.

Police said the female was able to fight back and suffered minor injuries to her hands. No weapons were displayed or implied.

"The City of Groton Police Department thank the public for its tremendous assistance in this case, and in their response to our Facebook appeal for their help," police said.

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