Chandler police looking into possible attempted kidnapping of little girl

PHOENIX — Police are looking into the possible attempted kidnapping of a 5-year-old Chandler girl, an official said.

Chandler Police Department Sgt. Daniel Mejia said the girl told police she was walking with an 11-year-old girl when a man in a black van or SUV tried to grab the younger child.

The incident happened near Elliot Road and the Loop 101.

The man is described as being about 5-foot-10. No other details about the man were given.

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