Madera PD investigates report of attempted kidnapping

MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - An probe is underway aft a juvenile was reportedly assaulted by men successful a achromatic van past week, the Madera Police Department announced Monday.

Police accidental they became alert of a societal media station circulating astir an attempted kidnapping successful the city.

Around 6 p.m. connected Nov. 21, officers study they responded to the 300 artifact of South I Street for a juvenile who was assaulted.

Investigators accidental the juvenile was riding an electrical scooter erstwhile 2 unidentified men assaulted them. The unfortunate was capable to thrust distant arsenic the suspects fled successful an unidentified achromatic van.

Detectives are actively investigating and inquire anyone with immoderate accusation to interaction the Madera Police Department astatine 559-675-4220 oregon anonymously astatine 559-675-4242.