Crime & Safety
Authorities in Neighboring County Issue Alert Regarding Black Pickup Truck Following Children
A black pickup truck has been listed as the suspect vehicle in two reported abduction attempts in Gwinnett County and a third in neighboring Walton County.
Recent reports of a driver of a black pickup truck attempting to abduct children have prompted the Walton County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) to issue an alert.
Monroe Local reports the WCSO has received a report in neighboring Walton County of a possible abduction attempt involving two female juveniles.
Whether or not the incident is related to the Gwinnett incidents is not known, according to a report on Grayson Local.
The first Gwinnett incident occurred on Jan. 14 in Lawrenceville. The intended target in that case was a 7-year-old boy. A week later, a similar incident involving an 11-year-old boy was reported in Dacula.
Authorities advise citizens to report suspicious activity to 911 immediately.
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