Camera Records Suspect After Attempted Kidnapping Of Girl: Police

GEORGETOWN, DC — A woman suspected of attempting to kidnap a 6-year-old girl in Georgetown was captured in a surveillance photo, which D.C. police have released in hopes that the public can help identify the suspect.

Officials said the incident happened Tuesday in the 2800 block of Dumbarton St., NW. The suspect — described as a 5-foot-7, 5-foot-8 woman with a blonde mohawk, between the ages of 30 and 40 — grabbed the little girl and attempted to lure her away from her location shortly before 5 p.m.

The woman failed to kidnap the child and fled, according to authorities. She was last seen wearing a white coat and running eastbound on Dumbarton Street.

The suspect was later caught on a nearby surveillance camera.

Police ask that anyone who can identify the woman or has knowledge of this incident call (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to the department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The District's Crime Solvers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect responsible for this crime.