Police investigating after reports of four-year-old child abduction in Black Country
The incident happened as the child’s mother was tending to a baby.
Police are appealing for information after receiving a report of a four-year-old boy being abducted at Haden Hill Park in Cradley Heath.
The incident took place on Thursday shortly after 3pm at the park off Halesowen Road.
The child, who was playing near the fish pond, went missing for several minutes and was found in woodland close by.
The incident happened as the child’s mother was tending to a baby.
West Midlands Police are in the early stages of the investigation and specially trained officers are speaking to the boy and his family as officers look to establish exactly what happened.
The offender is described as being in his late teens, black, short in height and with curled hair. He has been described as clean shaven and wearing black clothing.
Officers believe this is an isolated incident and are currently studying CCTV as they investigate.
They are also appealing for witnesses to come forward and are particularly keen to hear from people who may have been in the park at the time and may have any mobile footage.
Anyone with information is being urged to ring police on 101 quoting log number 3966-180626. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Members of the public can submit any evidence, photos or information here: wmp.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/haden_hill