Authorities search for attempted abduction suspect
OCKLAWAHA (AP) – Marion County authorities are searching for a man who is accused of trying to abduct a woman in front of her children.
According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, the woman was walking along a road in southeastern Marion County on Friday when the suspect pulled alongside her in a blue van. The suspect reportedly asked the woman some questions then tried to force her into the van.
The woman was able to flee the scene with her two children.