June 8, 2022
Washington – According to police, a Latino man in his 20s approached the underaged boy and began having a conversation. Moments later, the man grabbed the boy and attempted to run away with the child.
Police say the man was last seen wearing a white tank top, dark color shorts, and was carrying a black satchel.
The boy’s family members tried to fight off the man. A witness told news partners NBC Washington that both parties were in a “tug of war” for the boy until the man let go and fled the scene.
“I wish I could do more for the family. I wish I knew at that point in time when I first saw what was going on,” the witness said. “I was just like, did this really happen? Like, are you serious? I like, broad daylight, the street was packed with people, on the street right in front of Urban Outfitters.”
D.C. Police say anyone who can identify this individual or has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
