Police investigating apparent abduction attempt at Chesterfield library
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Editor's Note: Investigators have learned the suspect involved in this incident has cognitive disabilities. There is no ongoing threat to the public.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Police are investigating what appeared to be an abduction attempt at a Chesterfield County library.
The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating an apparent attempted abduction that took place at about 2:38 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Clover Hill Library, located at 6701 Deer Run Drive.
A 3-year-old boy was playing in front of Clover Hill Library when, according to police, he was approached by a woman, who then picked him up. A nearby caregiver immediately confronted the woman.
"After a brief struggle, the woman released the child and ran off toward Hull Street [Road]," police said.
No one was hurt during this incident.
Police shared a photo of the incident around 4:15 p.m. seeking assistance from the public in identifying the woman. Shortly before 6 p.m., police said that investigators had identified the woman and learned that she has cognitive disabilities.
"At this time, there is no ongoing danger to the public," police said.
If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251.
