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Allegedly abducted girl safe, but police looking for suspect

By Howard B. Owens

A 14-year-old girl allegedly abducted as she walked to school on Washington Avenue in Batavia this morning  was found by police today, but investigators are looking for a suspect.

The abductor is described as a black male, 20 to 30 years old, wearing a black, long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans and sneakers. He was reportedly driving a black minivan.

The girl was picked up and placed in the van, according to police, about 7:45 a.m. or 8 a.m.

The girl was evaluated at UMMC.

The investigation is in its preliminary stages and no further information is available, police said.

(Initial Report)

Liz Fuchs

Is there any better description of the man? Heavy set, thin, facial hair, glasses, muscular? I live right off washington ave. I ask because predators, sexual or not, tend to prowl where they are comfortable.... I have 3 children..... And although i watch them well, i would like to sleep better at night knowing he isn't still around.

May 17, 2010, 4:13pm Permalink

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