Attempted abduction, Birkdale
Police are investigating after the attempted abduction of a 14-year-old girl at Birkdale this morning.
Around 10am the girl was walking along Quarry Road near the intersection with Birkdale Road when a vehicle stopped behind her.
The male driver opened the rear passenger door before grabbing the girl’s arm and demanding she get into the vehicle.
The girl struck the man in the face before managing to run away and seek assistance at a nearby house.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 30 years of age, with a heavy build, brown short hair and a short beared.
He was driving a vehicle described as being a silver older-style SUV with black roof racks.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident, saw any suspicious activity in the area or has any other information which could assist in the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
