💨 Abstract
A 30-year-old man was arrested for attempting to abduct a five-year-old girl at Vangate Mall in Athlone, Cape Town, on December 13, 2025. The incident occurred at 10:30 AM, with the girl's mother and father intervening to prevent the abduction. The suspect was apprehended and taken to a hospital under police supervision. The family received counseling, and a case of attempted kidnapping was opened.
Courtesy: Nereesha Patel
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