Mum saves toddler from alleged abduction
A mother has managed to save her baby from an abduction after a man allegedly snatched the child from a park, police say.
The mother, 30, and her 18-month-old daughter were at Centenary Park in Yinnar, Victoria at 1.45pm on Friday May 5, when an unknown man approached them.
The child had been playing on an in-ground trampoline when the man picked her up and began walking away with her, Victoria Police allege.
Police say the child’s mother then ran after him and managed to pull the child free before calling Triple-Zero for help.
The 18-month-old suffered minor injuries including scratches to her harms and foot, but the man allegedly fled the scene towards public bathrooms in the area.
Police have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with inquiries.
He has been described as caucasian, about 182cm tall and aged in his 30s.
He was wearing a grey hoodie and blue work pants.
Anyone who might have witnessed the incident or has any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
