STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — Staunton Police are investigating an alleged kidnapping that occurred on Saturday at Gypsy Hill Park.

Police say that at approximately 5:15 pm, they received a 911 call reporting that a child was approached by an unknown male in Gypsy Hill Park who alleged attempted to grab them. The male left the park in a van prior to the arrival of officers.

The male is described as a white male, 20 to 30 years of age, with a short beard, glasses, and
possibly bald.

Staunton Police said they would like to assure the community that Gypsy Hill Park is regularly patrolled by officers.

Police encourage the community to contact the police department if they observe anything suspicious.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who was at or near the west-end of Gypsy Hill Park on
Saturday around this time who may have information related to this case is asked to call the Staunton
Police Department at 540-332-3842.