Attempted Child Abduction Reported In Wheaton: Police

WHEATON, IL -- Wheaton Police are investigating a report of an attempted child abduction that took place Friday night. The reported incident took place around 9:45 p.m. in the 300 block of South Pierce.

Police say the child said she saw a male running toward her while she was playing in her driveway and ran into her house for safety. When the child went back outside later to look for a lost pet, police say she was reportedly grabbed on the arm, but was able to get free.

The suspect is described as a white male with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a white jacket and a green shirt and had a green, red, and white bandanna tied around his neck. Police say a dark-colored sedan was spotted in the area earlier that day, but it is unclear whether the sedan was linked to the reported attempted abduction.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Lieutenant Bill Cooley at 630-260-2077.