Attempted abduction reported in Lancaster Township

Lancaster County

Attempted abduction reported in Lancaster Township

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By Myles Snyder - email

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) -

Police are investigating a report of an attempted child abduction in Lancaster Township.

County 911 dispatchers told abc27 News that the incident was reported at around 1 p.m.

Police were looking for a man between 20-30 years old, about 250 pounds, with brown hair and facial hair.

He was believed to be driving a late 80's or early 90's Ford Ranger pickup truck.

(This is a developing story. abc27 News will provide more information as it becomes available.)

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