Queensland man charged with attempted kidnapping in South Australia
A Queensland man has been charged with attempted kidnapping after trying to lure a young girl away at a beach in South Australia.
Police were called about 11.50am on Friday to Military Road at West Beach, a family-friendly suburb near the Adelaide Airport, over a suspicious behaviour report.
Police said a man had approached a girl and had asked her to walk away with him before the girl's mother stopped him.
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He then left the scene.
The victim was not injured or threatened.
A 73-year-old Queensland man was arrested on Saturday and later charged with attempted kidnapping following investigations.
He was refused police bail and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
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