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Police search for alleged kidnapper in Fort Myers

Posted at 5:38 PM, May 08, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-09 08:56:59-04

FORT MYERS, FLa. — Officers are looking for a possible abductor. Fort Myers Police Department responded to the area of Six Mile Cypress Parkway and Winkler Extension in reference to a possible attempted abduction.

The incident took place on May 7, 2019, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. off Six Mile Cypress Parkway and Winkler Extension.

Officers say they met with a Juvenile that said they were walking their dog, when a white male, wearing a white shirt with a black "Nike" check emblem, gray sweatpants, and an arm tattoo described as a "rope," "snake," or "chain" attempted to grab her. The child told police she was able to fight off the suspect and ran.

This investigation is still on-going. If anyone has information on the identity of this person, please contact Detective Rochelle Curr at 239-321-7798 or rcurr@fmpolice.com with any additional information that may assist in this investigation.

Tips can also be made anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com and by submitting information on the P3Tips mobile app. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.