Possible abduction attempt in Frankford

Police are still investigating a young girl’s claims of an attempted abduction in Frankford yesterday.

The 12-year-old girl told authorities a man approached her outside of Harding Middle School Monday. The man is described as a black male in his 30s with a full beard, wearing a dark hoodie and dark pants.

The Special Victims Unit is looking into further details.

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