New Hampshire

Man Tries to Grab Child Walking on Trail in Goffstown, NH: Police

Goffstown police say the girl is safe

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Police in Goffstown, New Hampshire, have alerted the community after an unknown man attempted to violently grab a child who was walking on a trail Monday evening.

According to police, the girl was walking around 7 p.m. on the rail trail in the area of Factory Street when the incident occurred. She is safe, police added.

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Multiple officers responded to the scene and searched the area but were unable to find anyone.

The man involved is described as approximately 6’2” tall with a muscular build and darker skin complexion, police said. He is believed to be in his mid 30s and was wearing jeans with a black jacket or hooded sweatshirt.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Goffstown Police Department at 603-497-4858.

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