Authorities: Georgia girl who reported attempted child abduction recants story

Authorities: Georgia girl who reported attempted child abduction recants story

Authorities in Hall County, Georgia have issued a be on the lookout alert after an attempted child abduction Thursday morning.

Following the arrest of three foreigners last Sunday in the Friusa sector of Bávaro, accused of an alleged attempted child abduction, one of those involved, French citizen Saint Hilaire, offered his version of events, assuring that it was all a "misunderstanding" caused by confusion within the local community. According to Hilaire, both he and his compatriot Anicet Willy were in the area for investment purposes, accompanied by Lucken Joseph, a H…

Investigation ends after 12-year-old recants abduction story

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office has suspended its investigation into an alleged attempted child abduction after the 12-year-old who made the claim recanted her story, the sheriff’s office says. The girl originally reported the incident to authorities Thursday morning, saying a man tried to abduct her while she was waiting for her school bus on East Main Street at Old Cornelia Highway. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office launched a full-scale inves…

Child Abduction Investigation Suspended After Girl Recants Story in Hall County

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has suspended its investigation into an alleged attempted child abduction that was reported on Thursday morning, April 24th. The decision came after the 12-year-old girl who made the claim admitted her story was untrue. Throughout the day, investigators diligently searched for a suspect and investigated the alleged incident, which the child reported occurred while she was waiting for the school bus on East…

Hall County authorities searching for man accused of trying to abduct young girl

Update: Authorities searching for man in attempted abduction of 12-year-old girl waiting for bus

Authorities are looking for a man who tried to grab a 12-year-old girl who was waiting for the school bus Thursday, April 24, near East Main Street, according to authorities.