Council Bluffs Police received a call for a possible attempted abduction that had occurred in the area of Valley View and Mall Drive in Council Bluffs.Officers received information that a 15 year old female was running on Mall Drive when an unknown white male approached her and grabbed her by the arm.The female said that she struck the male and was able to run off.
The description of the suspect was a white male, about 45-50 years old, wearing a black coat, blue jeans, grey shoes and a green stocking cap.Several officers checked the area and were unable to locate any suspects at this time.Our investigation of this incident is ongoing.
Council Bluffs police released a photo of the area where the incident happened.If anyone was in this area Monday morning between 8 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., and happened to see a male matching this description to please call the Council Bluffs Police Department at 712-328-4765.
The CBPD would like to remind runners and bikers to be aware of their surroundings and whenever possible, travel in groups of 2 or more.Any suspicious people or activity should be reported to 9-1-1 immediately.