Waukesha possible attempted child abduction; juvenile approached by man

Waukesha possible child abduction attempt investigated

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a possible attempted child abduction that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.

WAUKESHA, Wis. - The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a possible attempted child abduction that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, June 27.

Sheriff's officials said shortly after 1 p.m., the child walking a dog on Green Country Road at Oak Grove Lane in the Village of Waukesha when a man approached.

He's described as middle-aged, white, with a tan or dark complexion, standing 5’9" to 6’ tall, with a scruffy or short beard. The man was wearing a black T-shirt with sleeves past the elbow, black shorts past the knees and dark-colored tennis shoes. He was last seen walking south from the area.

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The child was not injured.

If you believe you have seen the man in the area or know who he is, you are urged to contact the Waukesha County Communication Center at 262-446-5070. If you have any additional information or video of the subject, call Detective Brian Fredericks at 262-896-8131.