Man, 60, charged with attempted abduction after alleged victim memorises number plate
A man has been charged over an attempted abduction after the young person he allegedly tried to snatch memorised his number plate.
The man, 60, allegedly tried to force a youth into a car in Queen's Domain, north-east Hobart, about 8pm yesterday.
The victim was not physically injured and was able to provide a detailed version of events, including the would-be abductor's registration, Detective Sergeant Sam Storer said.
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The man was arrested and charged with attempted fordible abduction by Tasmania Police. Tasmania Police
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Police found the man and he has been charged with attempted forcible abduction.
He appeared in the Hobart Magistrates Court today.
Tasmania Police are seeking witnesses and any dashcam footage of the incident.
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