"Attempted abduction" means that someone tried to forcefully take or kidnap another person, but their plan was unsuccessful or prevented. Full definition
Chautauqua County Police report that they have identified and located a man who was thought to be attempting abductions of children in the Ripley area. (news.wbfo.org)
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Buffalo police are investigating a possible attempted abduction. (wben.com)
Chicago police were searching for two men wanted in the attempted abduction of two children Saturday in the Rogers Park neighborhood. (articles.chicagotribune.com)