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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Fairfax County man denied bond for attempted abductions in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — A Fairfax County man remains in custody, accused of two attempted abductions, including one at a Metrorail station. The Alexandria County Police Department released video from one of their cameras, caught on Friday night. It's said to show Jeffrey Gary, 35, as he tried to abduct a woman along Braddock Road, not far from the Metro station. The woman managed to get free and call the police. Investigation underway after suspects fire shots at tow truck driver in Montgomery Village, police say The attack happened about an hour after Metro Transit Police said Gary tried to abduct another woman, this time at the Potomac Yard Station, while with her four-year-old child. 'Another passenger was exiting the system, and it distracted the arrestee,' said Metro Transit Deputy Chief Dan Alvarez. She escaped and also called for help, police say. 'He was targeting females while riding on the Metro,' said Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire. Alexandria Police, Metro Transit Police, and Fairfax County Police found Gary early Sunday morning and arrested him. 'Your actions were [cowardly],' McGuire said. 'The pursuit of justice will be relentless until this case completely comes to a close.' The attempted abduction surprised Metro passengers, but they're glad to hear a suspect is in custody. 'That's good, police doing their jobs,' said Leo Martinez of Raleigh, N.C. 'That's what we expect.' Investigators said Gary does not have any prior arrests. They ask the public to contact them if they believe they're a victim. 'This department stands firmly behind the principle that no one, no woman, should ever have to live in fear of violence,' said McGuire. Gary remains held without bond, charged with assault and battery, and abduction. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Times
16-05-2025
- Irish Times
Gardaí investigate claim of attempted child abduction in south Dublin
A Garda investigation has been launched after a mother in south Dublin reported an alleged attempted abduction of her child on Thursday evening. The mother of the three-year-old girl said on Friday she remained 'shaken' by the incident. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, claimed a man and a woman, who she believed to be a couple, sat on a bench near the playground in a residential area of Clonskeagh while her daughter was playing with other children. She claimed the man interacted with her daughter before the mother called for her to come back. READ MORE On leaving the playground later, at about 6pm, she told her daughter to retrieve her bicycle, she said, adding that she took her eyes off her for 'just a second,' while speaking to other parents. 'I didn't see the moment that he took her hand, but I saw that they were walking together,' she claimed. 'He turned around and saw that I was running and screaming, and he started to run with her while holding her hand.' The mother claimed the man was running towards one of the park's exits, and when she caught up to them, she believed 'he pretended that he was taking her to the playground'. She said the man subsequently placed her daughter on a carousel, which he began to spin. 'There was no excuse or apology, he didn't say a word,' she said. 'I was too shocked to even talk to him, to make eye contact, I just got my daughter and got into the car immediately,' she said. 'I was so shaken.' The mother returned a few minutes later with her husband but saw the couple had left. They subsequently reported the incident to gardaí. A Garda spokesman said gardaí were investigating 'an alleged incident in Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 , yesterday evening.' 'Inquiries are ongoing,' he said.
RNZ News
07-05-2025
- RNZ News
Second potential attempted child abduction reported near Auckland school
Kaurilands School in Titirangi says one of its students was approached by a woman in a car on their way into school. Photo: Google Streetview A second Auckland school is reporting a potential attempted abduction, just days after a similar incident in south Auckland . Kaurilands School in Titirangi says one of its students was approached by a woman in a car on their way into school on Wednesday morning, asking if he wanted a ride. "He did all the right things and told her no thank you, continued walking and reported it to an adult," the school said in a note to parents. It comes just days after bystanders intervened when a man tried to get a boy into a car while he was walking home from Rowandale School. "Please talk to your children about what to do in situations such as these and report any suspicious behaviour," the Kaurilands School statement said, adding the incident has been reported to police. RNZ has approached police for comment.
