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Teen Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of Three Children
9 Dec
Summary
- A 19-year-old was arrested for attempting to lure three children.
- The suspect allegedly told the children their parents were not home.
- He is currently held without bail at Baltimore County Detention Center.
Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with an attempted kidnapping incident involving three children. The suspect, Cameron Keelan, allegedly approached the young children and attempted to convince them to follow him, falsely stating their parents were absent. This incident occurred on Edgedale Road.
The mother of two of the children recounted the frightening encounter, stating the suspect got close enough to grab her son. Her husband intervened after hearing the children at the door, chasing the individual away. The children had reportedly seen the suspect on previous occasions, including near their bus stop.
Keelan is currently in custody at the Baltimore County Detention Center and is being held without bail. Authorities confirmed the charges against him. The arrest brings relief to the mother, who expressed her gratitude that the suspect was caught, emphasizing the importance of stranger danger awareness.
