Attempted abduction of child at Paralowie leads to man's arrest, police sayTopic:CrimePosted Wed 7 Oct 2026 at 10:45amWed 7 Oct 2026 at 10:45amWed 7 Oct 2026 at 10:45amPolice arrested an 18-year-old m...
Attempted abduction of child at Paralowie leads to man's arrest, police say
Police arrested an 18-year-old man following an investigation into the alleged abduction attempt. (ABC News: Che Chorley)
A man who allegedly grabbed a child during an attempted abduction in Adelaide's north earlier this week has been arrested following police investigations.
The incident occurred on Monday just before 7:30pm when a couple and small girl were walking along Niven Drive at Paralowie, police said.
They said a man picked up the girl "and carried her a short distance, before putting her down again".
The suspect was last seen on Marvin Way, police said.
An 18-year-old Paralowie man was later arrested by CIB detectives following investigations.
The man was charged with the abduction of a child and was refused police bail.
Police said he would appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today.
