Crime & Safety

Burlington Police: No Attempted Child Abduction Occurred

Reports an individual tried to abduct a child at a bus stop were false.

Late Thursday afternoon, media outlets were reporting that Burlington Police were investigating an attempted child abduction that was said to have happened at a school bus stop in town.

John Guilfoil, who handles public relations for the Burlington Police Department, tweeted Thursday afternoon that there was no crime, not attempted abduction, it was a miscommunication with a parent.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.