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Grosse Pte. Woods Department of Public Safety
Monday October 17th, 2022 :: 04:00 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Grosse Pointe Woods Police Investigate a Possible Attempted Abduction.

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (10/17/2022) – A Grosse Pointe Woods resident, age 20, reports that at approximately 11:30pm, while walking his dog, he was physically assaulted while being dragged to a white work van in what is described as an attempted abduction on the 2100 block of Lennon St. During the altercation, the victim was able to strike the suspect and break free. The suspect subsequently left the area.
 
The suspect is described as a white male, 40-45 years old, approximately 6 feet tall, medium build, and clean shaven.  He was wearing a black jacket, black pants, and a black winter hat.
 
The suspect vehicle is described as a white work van, possibly a Ford Econoline van, with “whited out” windows. 
 
Anyone that may have any additional information, or notices suspicious activity involving a van matching this description is asked to contact the Grosse Pointe Woods Police at 313-343-2410. You may also email the detective bureau at [email protected]
 
Thank you,
 
Detective Ryan Schroerlucke
[email protected]
 

Address/Location
Grosse Pte. Woods Department of Public Safety
20025 Mack Plaza
Grosse Pte. Woods, MI 48236

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 313-343-2400

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