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Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of 7-year-old girl out of front yard in Laurel

The girl's father was alerted after other neighborhood children began yelling. Police say he chased down the man and held him until officers arrived.
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LAUREL, Md. — A 38-year-old man was arrested on Thursday evening after police say he tried to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from a front yard in Laurel, Md. 

Bernard Alexander III has been charged with attempted kidnapping and other related charges.

Police said the 7-year-old victim told officers that around 6:30 p.m. a man walked up to her while she was playing in the front yard. According to the girl, the man showed her some pictures on his phone before taking her hand and walking her away from the yard. 

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The girl's father was alerted after other neighborhood children began yelling, police said. The man released the girl's hand once the girl's father began chasing him. Police said the girl's father was able to stop and hold the man until officers arrived. 

Police later identified the man as Alexander. He was arrested in the 8800 block of Cherry Lane in Laurel, Md.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives 301-699-2601.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)

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