Attempted child abduction reported in Altenburg

ALTENBURG — The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a possible attempted child abduction by a stranger.

 

It happened in a back yard in the 8500 block of Main Street.

 

The report says an 11-year-old child got away by biting the perpetrator on the thumb.

 

The perpetrator is described as a mid 30’s white/male, heavy set, black beard, black hair, in green shirt, jean shorts last seen in the area of Altenburg in a green car, unknown make and model.