Newton Police Investigating 'Possible Kidnapping'

Newton Police are investigating what they called a "possible kidnapping," on Wolcott Street on Saturday.

At around 1:30 p.m., police received a report of a possible kidnapping on the 400 block of Wolcott Street in Auburndale, according to a Newton Police statement. An 11-year-old girl was walking on Wolcott when a green minivan stopped on the side of the road. The driver exited the car and lifted its tailgate. The male driver grabbed a shiny object from the car and said something to the girl that "alarmed" her. The girl ran home. 

The driver got back into the van and fled toward Webster Street. The driver never attempted to actually grab the girl.

Police received the 911 call once the girl arrived home. Officers responded and searched for the car and driver, but did not locate him. 

The driver is described as a white male, in his 30s or 40s, around 6 feet tall, with a medium build, salt and pepper hair, a white t-shirt and blue jeans. He also had several days worth of facial hair. 

Anybody with information on the incident should call 617-796-2100 or the tips line at 617-796-2121.