Crime & Safety

Police Release Sketch of Suspect Wanted in Attempted Kidnapping of Snellville Girl

The man allegedly tried to coax a 10-year-old Snellville girl into his car at the Lilburn First Baptist Church in Lilburn earlier this month.

Lilburn Police have released a sketch of a suspect wanted in connection to the attempted abduction of a Snellville girl earlier this month.

According to a news release from city spokeswoman Nikki Perry, police are looking for a light-skinned black male with freckles and a medium build. His car is a newer model black or gray Dodge Charge with shiny rims.

The accused man attempted to coax a 10-year-old girl into his car around 7:30 p.m. June 1 at the Lilburn First Baptist Church at 285 Main St. The incident was interrupted by the child’s parent and the suspect left the area in his car.

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A short while later, the victim observed the suspect at a nearby gas station.

Anyone that can identify the unknown suspect or have information regarding this or similar cases should contact the Lilburn Police Department at 770-921-2211.

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