Teen charged after grabbing seven-year-old girl in Adelaide
An 18-year-old man has been charged with abduction after allegedly grabbing and carrying away a young girl on a street in Paralowie.
Police say a girl was walking along Niven Drive with her family and grandparents when a man approached and picked her up. The man carried her a short distance before putting her down again.
A passer-by nearby saw what was happening and scared the man off. The man released the child.
A member of the public chased the man but lost sight of him in nearby parks. The girl's mother posted on social media thanking those who helped.
She urged parents and grandparents to stay alert. An 18-year-old Paralowie man has been charged with abduction of a child.
He was refused bail. He is due to appear in Elizabeth Magistrates Court.
- 7 years old
- Child's age
- 18 years old
- Suspect age
- Niven Drive, Paralowie
- Location
- Shortly before 7.30pm on Monday
- Time of incident
Why it mattersIt shows how quickly a stranger can act, why bystanders matter, and how serious child safety is in public spaces.
AustraliaThe case highlights the risks children face in Adelaide and other Australian communities, and the crucial role neighbours and passers-by play in safety.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 4 h ago
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