Buncombe County Police Release Sketch in Attempted Kidnapping

BUNCOMBE COUNTY -- On Friday the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office posted a sketch of a man who tried to abduct a child on Tuesday:

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The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Requests the Public's Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Alleged Attempted Child Abduction

The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office continues its search for a suspect involved in an alleged attempted child abduction from 09/25/18. The incident was reported by a child in the area of New Leicester Hwy and Indian Hills Dr. The child is safe; no injury was reported.

The vehicle described is a large red van with a brown or dark red stripe. The van will have a sliding side door and one of the back windows is cracked. The van also has a sticker on the back that is heart shaped.

The driver of the vehicle is described as being a white male, blonde hair, brown eyes. The male has both ears pierced and missing several teeth. A sketch of this subject is attached.

If you have any information that would help to identify this individual, please contact the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office at 828-250-6670 or CrimeStoppers at 828-255-5050

Buncombe County Police Sketch