The Springfield Police Department is investigating an attempted kidnapping of an 8-year-old child in the area of Gateway Street and Harlow Road the afternoon of Feb. 18, near the Shoppes at Gateway.
Officers responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m. and conducted a thorough investigation, Springfield Deputy Chief George Crolly said. This included interviewing the involved child and their parent for information, canvassing the area for witnesses, and reviewing digital surveillance footage of the area.
Crolly said that at this time, investigators have not corroborated the report and no evidence has been identified to substantiate a crime occurred. However, Springfield police understand reports involving children are concerning to families and the broader community…