Media Contact: Lieutenant Robert D. Baldwin
(717) 569-6401 ext 454
Abduction Release
Time Line:
1620 hrs. Thursday, July 11, 2013
5 year old female reported missing from outside her home (100 Blk Jennings Drive)
She was reportedly outside playing and last seen walking towards a wooded area at the rear of the home. (Information reported by the mother of the victim).
Intensive search of the area commenced immediately with participation of numerous agencies and residents from the neighborhood.
1848 hrs. Thursday, July 11, 2013
Lancaster Township Fire Company members reported finding the victim near 1700 Blk of Betz Farm Drive. Two teenage witnesses aware of the abduction observed a vehicle driving in the neighborhood and saw what they thought might be the victim. They followed the vehicle until it stopped and the female victim exited. They helped her until arrival of the First Responders.
Information on the abduction and possible vehicle involved:
Vehicle: Red-Purplish Maroon possibly a Chevy product with round tail lights.
Suspect: Older male 50-70 yrs. Believed to be white wearing distinctive clothing
green shoes, green pants with a red and white stripe shirt. He possibly has a disability and walks with a limp.
Anyone with information should call the Manheim Township Police Department at
569-6401 or the Tip line at 569-2816.