Attempted abduction, Gladstone

Police have arrested a man in relation to the alleged attempted abduction of a 12-year-old child in Gladstone today.

It will be alleged the incident occurred around 1am this morning (September 25) at a Gladstone residence.

Ongoing investigations by police has then led officers to attend an address at Seaview Heights around 1.30pm this afternoon.

Upon the arrival of police a man has allegedly fled the home, resulting in a large scale search of the Clinton area with the assistance of the dog squad.

A 24-year-old Sunset man was taken into custody without incident around 8.15pm this evening.

Investigations are continuing.

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