A TEENAGE girl was nearly kidnapped by a man at a Frankston bus stop last week, police say.
At around 7.30am on 3 August, a man allegedly tried to take the girl from a bus stop on Ashleigh Avenue. A good samaritan stepped in to help the young woman.
The next day, police arrested a 20-year-old man at a property on Gamble Road in Carrum Downs. He was hit with 20 charges including attempted kidnapping, attempted child stealing, unlawful assault, theft of motor vehicle, possess controlled weapon, possess imitation firearm, affray, careless driving, criminal damage, and possessing a drug of dependence.
Police allege that the man, of no fixed address, also used a firearm in Carrum Downs to threaten two people in a car. He also allegedly caused issues and ran from security at a Moorabbin shopping centre.
The man will appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
Investigators are asking for the good samaritan who helped save the girl from the alleged would-be kidnapper to come forward. He was a man driving a blue sedan. Any witnesses can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
