Man Tries to Abduct 9-Year-Old From Walmart Bathroom, Child’s Response Prevents Tragedy

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6/12/2019|Updated: 6/12/2019

Police have arrested a man in Marietta after he allegedly tried to kidnap a 9-year-old from a Walmart bathroom on June 8.

The incident happened inside the bathroom area of the Walmart at 210 Cobb Parkway South on Saturday, according to a statement from the Marietta, Georgia Police Department.

Venus Upadhayaya

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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.

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