Violent — Manhattan Beach, CA — reported 2026-07-02

SUMMARY

A 9-year-old boy was allegedly attempted to be kidnapped by a man in a red vehicle while playing near Sand Dune Park.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-02
  • Suspect: not stated

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred on July 2, 2026, in Manhattan Beach, CA
  • A 9-year-old boy was playing tag with his friends near Sand Dune Park when the attempted kidnapping happened
  • The driver of a red vehicle stopped near the boy and attempted to push him into the car
  • The boy fought back by screaming and kicking, prompting the driver to give up and leave in his vehicle
  • A detailed description of the man was not available from police