Edited release
02/18/24
Iowa City Police are investigating an attempted abduction.
According to a release from the Department, the incident occurred at around 10:25pm, although the date was not specified. Police were called to a residence near Oakland Cemetery for a report of an attempted abduction that had just occurred.
The victim, a 12-year-old child, reported the suspect was wearing a black leather coat, black gloves and a hooded sweatshirt. The suspect approached on foot. No other suspect description is available at this time.
Iowa City Police are asking anyone with information about this incident or anyone who may have surveillance footage in the area to contact Det. Ryan Wood at 319-356-5292 or email RWood@iowa-city.org.
In addition, Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477). All tips and calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information are not required to reveal their identity to collect a reward.