A frantic mother has managed to free her little girl from the grasp of a stranger during a terrifying attempted abduction at a popular playground.
The woman, 30, was watching her 18-month-old daughter play on an in-ground trampoline at Centenary Park in Yinnar in Victoria’s Gippsland region south-east of Melbourne around 1.45pm on May 5.
Police were told an unknown man approached the toddler, picked her up and started to walk away.
The horrified mother chased after the man and managed to snatch the toddler free of his grasp.
Detectives believe this man can assist with their inquiries into an attempted abduction
The toddler sustained minor injuries, including scratches to her arms and foot.
It is believed the man fled the scene and was last seen running towards the public toilets in the park.
The woman bundled her child up and returned to her car where she called triple-0.
Detectives have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
He’s described as Caucasian appearance, 182cm tall, slim build and believed to be aged in his 30s.
He was wearing a grey hoodie and blue work pants.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The terrifying incident unfolded at Centenary Park in Yinnar in central Gippsland
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