Man Arrested After Attempting to Kidnap 11-Year-Old Girl in Petah Tikva
An attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl was thwarted in Petah Tikva when a man in his 40s tried to forcibly abduct her. The incident occurred as the girl was walking alone to a class on HaMiflasim Street. The suspect suddenly approached her, initially trying to snatch her mobile phone. When the girl, who was on a call with her father, screamed for help, passersby and drivers quickly realized the situation was criminal and intervened. They alerted the police and detained the man until officers arrived. The suspect was taken for initial questioning at the Petah Tikva police station. Due to his erratic behavior and condition, authorities decided to transfer him for medical evaluation.
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