2 suspects wanted for trying to abduct 14-year-old girl from Willow Grove Mall: Police

WILLOW GROVE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly attempted to abduct a teenager from the Willow Grove Mall in Montgomery County on Wednesday night.

It happened around 7 p.m. when the 14-year-old victim became separated from her friends at the mall located on the 2500 block of Moreland Road.

The victim told police she was going down the escalator to the first floor when she was met at the bottom by an adult male who identified himself as “Alex.”

Police say the man asked the teen to walk with him, extending his arm, but the victim told him she was underage and tried to step away.

As she stepped away, police say the man grabbed her arm and led her across the mall.

After some time, the teen was able to escape and screamed and she got away.

Police say several bystanders witnessed the altercation and stepped in to help.

“This young lady became separated with her friends. So although it was 7 p.m.. the mall had other people shopping in there. We advise it’s always safer to stay in the group. If there’s people around, scream for help, someone is going to come help you,” said Lt. Steven Fink with the Abington Township Police Department.

Police say based on the security video, there was another male suspect who appeared to be working with the first suspect.

“These males left the mall immediately after the juvenile fled. These males are seen entering a dark gray Dodge/Chrysler minivan or ‘crossover’ type vehicle, possibly a Dodge Journey,” said police in a news release.

Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call Abington police at 267-536-1100.