Published: July 01, 2008 08:50 pm         

Suspect sought after attempted child abduction

HARMONY — Clay County authorities were on the lookout Tuesday for a man they believe tried to abduct a 4-year-old girl from her home in Harmony.

According to a release issued by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, the girl playing outside her home was approached by a man driving a white Ford Explorer about 2:55 p.m.

According to witnesses at the scene, the man asked the little girl where “her mommy was,” and offered to give her a ride.

An adult inside the house overheard voices outside and approached the door, at which point the man drove away, the release reports.

A dispatcher at the Clay County Sheriff’s Department said they were still trying to find the vehicle that evening, and that Brazil city police were participating in the search.

The driver is described as a male between age 20 and 30, of medium to dark complexion with sandy blonde hair.

Individuals with information can call the Sheriff’s Department at (812) 446-2535.