A neighborhood in Lancaster City is on high alert after a young teenage girl was nearly abducted as she walked to school.
This is a very scary situation and the police, school and neighborhood are all working together to not only make sure this doesn’t happen again, but to find the person who did it.
It happened Monday morning around 8:00 a.m. A 13-year-old girl was walking down the 100 block of Nevin Street in Lancaster City when she says a man, out of nowhere, grabbed her.
From a block away, a Good Samaritan noticed the girl struggling and ran to her rescue. He was able to free the girl, who ran to Reynolds Middle School and immediately reported what happened.
“Sure it’s scary,” commented neighbor Jim Romanos. “Yeah.”
Jim Romanos has lived in the neighborhood for 45 years with his wife. He raised his kids and says the residents will do all they can to help.
“The neighbors stick together and keep a watch out on the neighborhood,” Romanos told us.
Since the attempted abduction, police have increased patrols in the area. They’ve also distributed flyers and are monitoring Safety Coalition Cameras.
They are not only trying to get a description of the suspect, but they are trying to find the man who helped the little girl.
“It’s bad you know what I mean,” Romanos stated. “Some things in the city are pretty bad.”
If you have any information about this attempted abduction you’re asked to call the Lancaster City Police. In the meantime, the school is reminding parents to talk to their kids about being aware of their surroundings and to always walk in groups.
This is a very scary situation and the police, school and neighborhood are all working together to not only make sure this doesn’t happen again, but to find the person who did it.
It happened Monday morning around 8:00 a.m. A 13-year-old girl was walking down the 100 block of Nevin Street in Lancaster City when she says a man, out of nowhere, grabbed her.
From a block away, a Good Samaritan noticed the girl struggling and ran to her rescue. He was able to free the girl, who ran to Reynolds Middle School and immediately reported what happened.
“Sure it’s scary,” commented neighbor Jim Romanos. “Yeah.”
Jim Romanos has lived in the neighborhood for 45 years with his wife. He raised his kids and says the residents will do all they can to help.
“The neighbors stick together and keep a watch out on the neighborhood,” Romanos told us.
Since the attempted abduction, police have increased patrols in the area. They’ve also distributed flyers and are monitoring Safety Coalition Cameras.
They are not only trying to get a description of the suspect, but they are trying to find the man who helped the little girl.
“It’s bad you know what I mean,” Romanos stated. “Some things in the city are pretty bad.”
If you have any information about this attempted abduction you’re asked to call the Lancaster City Police. In the meantime, the school is reminding parents to talk to their kids about being aware of their surroundings and to always walk in groups.