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Chicago Police Seek Suspect in Attempted Kidnapping of Child from Backyard

A woman attempted to abduct a child in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Sunday, prompting an ongoing investigation and a public appeal for assistance.

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Overview

  • The incident occurred Sunday afternoon in the 0-100 block of North Lockwood Avenue on Chicago's West Side.
  • The suspect, described as an African American woman aged 20-25, allegedly grabbed the child from a backyard and took her to a nearby store.
  • A relative of the child confronted the suspect and safely returned the child to her mother.
  • Police believe the incident was captured on video and are using this as part of their investigation.
  • Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect, who frequents the area of Lockwood Avenue and Madison Street, to contact them.