Attempted Abduction of 11-Year-Old Reported in Burnsville

Police say a man tried to abduct an 11-year-old-boy in Burnsville over the weekend.

At about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, the Burnsville Police Department responded to a
report of an attempted abduction in the area of River Hills Drive and Clark Street in Burnsville.

The victim was walking his dog when he was approached by the suspect. The boy was able to flee the scene and call his mother, who then called police, according to a news release.

The boy described the suspect as a white male around 60-years-old with crooked front teeth and
long grey hair that covered his ears. The boy also reported that the suspect asked him what kind of
dog he was walking, and then asked him to get in the vehicle with his dog.

The suspect is believed to be driving a small, silver four-door SUV. The license plate is unknown.

The boy stated that after he ran, the vehicle left northbound on River Hills Drive.

Burnsville police are asking for help from the public with any information related to the suspect or this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Andrea Newton at (952) 895-4670.

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