California mom on bus platform assaulted by man trying to take her toddler
The woman and toddler in Oakland escaped unharmed, according to police
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police in Oakland are looking for a man who attempted to take a toddler and assaulted the mother while on a bus platform.
The Oakland Police Department said the incident happened on July 12, shortly after 12:30 p.m. at the AC Transit Bus platform, which is at High Street and International Boulevard in the city.
Family members told police that the individual made threats and tried to take the 2-year-old child and, after several unsuccessful attempts, began to physically assault the child's mother.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}After an "unknown good Samaritan" came to the mother's aid, the individual fled the scene, according to police.
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Police in Oakland are looking for a man who attempted to take a toddler and assaulted the mother while on a bus platform. (Oakland Police Department)
According to police, the individual is being described as a 40- to 50-year-old Hispanic male who is 5’10" tall and 280 pounds. The individual was wearing a red and blue shirt, a blue hat, and black pants at the time of the incident.
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Police are asking people to call (510) 238-3641 if they recognize the individual.