Man released in Minn. alleged attempted abduction
Brooklyn Park police have released a man who was arrested on suspicion of trying to abduct a girl on her way to school.
Police Inspector Todd Milburn says no charges will be filed at this time.
Milburn tells KSTP-TV that the girl has "recanted" a key element of what she claimed happened.
The girl said Thursday a man had grabbed her arm but she was able to break free and walk to Brooklyn Junior High School, where she reported the incident.
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Milburn says the girl now says the man never grabbed her arm, as she initially reported.
The man was released from jail late Thursday. Milburn says police continue to investigate.
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Information from: KSTP-TV
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