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Attempted Abductions, Assaults on Girls in Central Iowa

Iowa Department of Public Safety press release states that the primary suspect is described as a male with short dark hair, thin build, who is driving a new model, dark colored car. Information from these reports suggests that the subject is bold and persistent in his attempts to get the intended targets into his car and will likely continue to pose a threat to female minors.

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Attempted Abductions, Assaults on Girls in Central Iowa

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Jun 20, 2008 at 10:58 AM CST

Story Updated: Jun 20, 2008 at 10:58 AM CST

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The list of reports of attempted abductions and sexual assaults of girls in central Iowa is growing.

Three additional reports, for a total of 9 incidents, have been filed in the past 11 days. Police believe all the cases are linked to the same man.

On Wednesday, authorities issued a warning after six incidents that occurred in Dallas Center, Panora and Urbandale.

Three additional incidents - two in Des Moines, with the other in Urbandale - were reported after police held a news conference to issue the warning.

Authorities are encouraging parents to speak with their children about the risks of talking to strangers. They also say anyone who sees suspicious interaction between an adult and child should call 911 or Polk County Crime Stoppers at 515-223-1800.

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