CANBY, Ore. (KATU) — A 10-year-old girl was kidnapped from an apartment in Canby early Wednesday morning, and police are asking for help in finding her.
The kidnapping happened at an apartment complex in southeast Canby.
According to investigators, at about 1:40 a.m. a man went into an apartment, assaulted a 12-year-old child, and abducted 10-year-old Violet Hay.
As of 10:30 a.m., police do not have any descriptions of the suspect or a possible vehicle used in the abduction.
Violet is described as about 5 feet tall, weighing 125 pounds, and was last seen wearing a green shirt and black shorts.
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Police were called out several minutes later, searching the neighborhood and talking with witnesses, collecting surveillance video and trying to find leads.
Police said they are still searching for Violet. If you have any helpful information, call 1-800-442-0776 or email osp.ncc@osp.oregon.gov
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Police said Violet’s parents are cooperating with investigators.
“Canby Police investigators are currently working with detectives and forensics experts from the Clackamas County’s Major Crimes Team, Oregon State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” Canby PD said.