Release from Hutchinson Police Department
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department is committed to the safety and well-being of our citizens and would like to inform the public of recent reports taken by officers. Over the last week, Hutchinson Police have received two separate reports of attempted child abductions.
On September 17, 2020, at 7:41 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East 6th. An 11-year-old female was playing in her yard. She reported being grabbed by her wrist and when she turned around, she saw a white male approximately 6’ tall/skinny build dressed in all black clothing and a black mask. The juvenile was able to get away from the suspect and she ran to a nearby building to hide. The suspect then walked away and was last seen westbound in an alley.
On September 24, 2020, at 4:55 p.m., officers responded to the Kwik Shop at 1401 E. 4th. It was reported that after shopping in the store a three-year old male was placed into his car seat. The mother then got into the driver’s seat and pushed a button to close the rear sliding door. Before the door shut, an unknown subject with facial hair, wearing grey sweatpants and a black sweatshirt was seen reaching into the van toward the child. The mother yelled and the suspect fled southbound.
Both of these incidents are active investigations and all resources are being utilized. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Reno County Crime Stoppers at 620-694-2666 or Lt. Dustin Loepp at 620-694-2829.