Petersburg police request help to identify suspect, vehicle in reported abduction attempt

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — The Petersburg Bureau of Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle and its driver in reported abduction attempts.

At about 7 a.m. on Friday, April 25, a male reportedly approached a female at the intersection of Perry Street and West Wythe Street, attempting to get her into his vehicle.

According to police, the suspect was described as a white male with short red hair and a red beard. Police said the vehicle was described as brown, and the registration is unknown.

During the investigation, a second person reportedly came forward and described a similar occurrence that happened last week at the intersection of East Washington Street and Crater Road…

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