A man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to abduct an 11-year-old girl in broad daylight on a street in Petah Tikva on Thursday afternoon, according to a report by journalist Daniel Amram. Bystanders intervened after the girl screamed while on the phone with her father; the suspect fled but was later detained by police.
A man was arrested Thursday evening in Petah Tikva on suspicion of attempting to abduct an 11-year-old girl as she walked to training in the afternoon. According to a report by journalist Daniel Amram, the suspect lifted the girl while she was on the phone with her father. Bystanders saw her screaming and intervened; the man released her and fled. Police later located and arrested him.
The incident follows a series of public reports of child safety incidents in central Israel. Earlier this week, a man was detained by residents in Hadera after an alleged abduction attempt of a 12-year-old girl. Police have not yet released details on the Petah Tikva suspect's identity or whether he is known to law enforcement.
The motivation and full circumstances remain under investigation. No additional alerts or restrictions have been issued by the Home Front Command or local authorities.
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