Man sought in connection to possible attempted child abduction in Ypsilanti Township

Man last seen in 8000 block of Lilly Drive

YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities are searching for a man they said attempted to abduct children in the 8000 block of Lilly Drive in Ypsilanti Township Sunday.

According to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office, the man attempted to abduct four children in the backyard of one of the children around 3 p.m. Sunday. The man motioned towards the kids to be quiet. One child ran into the house and told the mom. The mom ran out of the house, and the man took off.

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Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office officials described the man as white, between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with a medium build and light brown or blond hair.

The man was last seen wearing a black shirt, gray jogging pants and a gray baseball hat. He is believed to be in his late 20s or early 30s.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective State at 734-973-4395.


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