The Brandon Police Department would like the public’s help finding the person responsible for what is believed to be an attempted child abduction.

On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at about 7 a.m., a ten-year-old girl was approached by a male suspect in a pickup who offered her a ride. She refused, but a short time later he again approached her and offered candy. She then fled to the safety of her day care provider.

The suspect is described as a white male in his thirties or forties, with a small goatee and narrow face. He was wearing a black coat with a hood and was driving a silver pickup with a luggage rack on top, similar to a Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

If you have any information about this case, or any other crimes, call the Crime Stoppers line at 367-7007. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of those responsible for crimes. Crime Stoppers does not require you to identify yourself to qualify for a reward. If you live outside the Sioux Falls local calling area, call our toll free number 1 (877) 367-7007.

If you witness a crime in progress or any incident that needs a timely police response, call 911 or our non-emergency number at 367-7000.