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Published on December 09, 2024
Authorities in Arapahoe County Seek Suspect in Attempted Child Kidnapping Near Southeast DenverSource: Google Street View

The search is underway in Arapahoe County, near southeast Denver, for a man suspected of an attempted kidnapping of a child. According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. Saturday at an apartment complex located at 8400 E. Yale Ave. As reported by CBS News, this unsettling event has prompted a thorough investigation by local authorities.

The sheriff's office has described the individual they are seeking, as a heavy-set man, approximately between 5 foot, 10 inches, and 5 foot, 11 inches tall. His hair, reportedly curly, was spotted protruding from the eye holes of a black ski mask he was wearing, during the time of the incident, as detailed by KDVR.

Further details about the suspect's vehicle have been released in hopes of facilitating his capture. The car is described as a black SUV with distinctive decorations, the word "watermelon" in pink script adorns the rear, while characters from the popular film "Toy Story," specifically Woody and Slinky Dog, are displayed under the right taillight. This black SUV also sports a black Colorado license plate, information which further aids in its identification, as obtained by KDVR.