Petersburg police request help to identify suspect, vehicle in reported abduction attempt
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PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- The Petersburg Bureau of Police is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a vehicle and its driver in reported abduction attempts.
At about 7 a.m. on Friday, April 25, a male reportedly approached a female at the intersection of Perry Street and West Wythe Street, attempting to get her into his vehicle.
According to police, the suspect was described as a white male with short red hair and a red beard. Police said the vehicle was described as brown, and the registration is unknown.
Petersburg police seeks to identify suspect and vehicle (Petersburg Bureau of Police)
During the investigation, a second person reportedly came forward and described a similar occurrence that happened last week at the intersection of East Washington Street and Crater Road.
Police said the suspect from that incident was described as a white male with a short haircut and an orange beard.
If anyone has any information about these incidents, the vehicle or the suspect, they are asked to contact the Petersburg Bureau of Police at 804-732-4222.
