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Wilmington Police Department
Tuesday February 25th, 2025 :: 07:49 p.m. EST

Advisory

Police request public assistance in connection with attempted kidnapping incident:

Wilmington Police are investigating a report of an attempted kidnapping incident, and are asking for the assistance of the public.
 
On February 24 at approximately 6:30 p.m., police were dispatched to the 2900 block of North Harrison Street in reference to a report of an attempted kidnapping involving a 10-year-old female victim. The suspect fled from the area after being bitten by the victim’s dog, and the victim was not injured.
 
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’5”-5’9”, with a thin build, wearing all black and a face covering. He was last seen fleeing towards North Van Buren Street.
 
This incident is under investigation by the WPD Criminal Investigations Division, and anyone with information – including potential video surveillance that might have captured the incident or the suspect in the area – is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Ron Mullin at 302-824-3751 or ron.mullin@cj.state.de.us.
 
Police also encourage the public to immediately report any suspicious activity.

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

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