Council Bluffs Police released a statement providing an update from an incident reported Monday involving the abduction attempt of a 15 year old female. Police now say the girl recanted her version of events and admitted to making up the incident. The girl will not be charged with making a false report.
The girl claimed that she was running near Valley View and Mall Drive when a man grabbed her arm. The girl said she hit the man and ran off.
Police say the recommendations made on Monday, regarding being aware of your surroundings and being alert for suspicious people are still very valid.