Qld: Fears would-be child abductor stalking suburban streets

AAP General News (Australia)
12-08-2006
Qld: Fears would-be child abductor stalking suburban streets

BRISBANE, Dec 8 AAP - Police fear a man is prowling the streets of a north Queensland
suburb in an attempt to lure a child into his car.

Police say the car used in the possible attempted abduction of a 15-year-old girl at
Rasmussen, near Townsville, on Wednesday has been seen in the area for several weeks.

The girl told police she was approached by a man in a dark green VN model Holden Commodore
on Sonia Street. He beckoned her to his car, but she refused and the man drove away.

Police said a door knock of nearby streets revealed a similar vehicle had been seen
in the area for several weeks.

The driver was described as being of Aboriginal appearance, in his mid 20s, with short
balding hair and wearing a dark coloured T-shirt.

The car had a dark interior and may have a rear spoiler.

Information can be given to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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