Man in Shady Waltham Deal Suspected to be Same from Framingham Arrest, Newton Enticements

A man recently arrested in Framingham for the attempted abduction of a young girl is believed to be the same man involved in some shady Waltham business.

Robert Toney of Texas was arrested Monday for allegedly trying to abduct a 14-year-old girl outside a Framingham mall. Waltham Police said Thursday he is suspected to be the same Robert Toney who allegedly offered to do repair work on a vehicle for a resident, then left with a $500 check without finishing the job.

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Police said Toney, 25, is believed to have also attempted to entice females in Newton.

Toney is wanted for questioning in the Waltham incident. He is believed to be driving a cream colored sedan with Texas plates, according to police.

If you have any information, call Waltham Police at 781-314-3600.

Photo courtesy of Waltham Police.