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Temple Police search for attempted kidnapping suspect

Temple (FOX 44/KWKT) — Temple Police officers are looking for a man who reportedly tried to kidnap a child Saturday afternoon.

Officers say they have identified the man, described as 50-60 years old with a beard, mustache, and short hair. At this time, they are not releasing his name.

He is accused of trying to take an 8-year-old girl from the West Adams Walmart around 1:50 p.m. The man was wearing a blue shirt and jeans with a grey hat.

(Temple PD supplied photo)

There were no injuries during the attempt and the girl got away.

This case is under investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Temple
Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-
8477, where callers can report anonymously.