(SMYRNA TN) Smyrna Police are asking for assistance with an attempted abduction that occurred around 1:00 o'clock Wednesday (4/15/2020) afternoon at Florence Commons Trailer Park.

Public Information Officer Kathy Farrell told WGNS that an unknown black male attempted to abduct a child. Thankfully, the child was able to break free from the suspect and flag down a maintenance man, who took the child home.

The suspect was described as having long braids, facial hair, a short sleeve back shirt, and dark pants.

Smyrna Police saturated the area, but were unable to locate the subject.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Rafael Bello with Smyrna Police Department, 615-267-5009 or Rafael.bello@townofsmyrna.org.