VIRGINIA — Chesterfield County police are investigating an apparent attempted abduction that occurred Wednesday afternoon outside the Clover Hill Library.
According to police, the incident happened around 2:38 p.m. at the library, located at 6701 Deer Run Drive. A 3-year-old boy was playing in front of the building when a woman approached him and picked him up. A nearby caregiver immediately confronted the woman.
“After a brief struggle, the woman released the child and ran off toward Hull Street [Road],” police said in a statement. No injuries were reported.
In an updated release, police said investigators have identified the woman and learned she has cognitive disabilities. Officers said there is no ongoing danger to the public.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251.
