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The Great Smoky Mountain Journal

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Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:30 PM

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Knox County Searching For Three Hispanic Men Who Allegedly Tried To Kidnap Infant From Apartments Wednesday

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) -- The Knox County Sheriff's Office is searching for three Hispanic men who allegedly tried to kidnap an infant Wednesday afternoon.

Just before 2:30 p.m., a woman reported that three Hispanic men grabbed her child in the parking lot of Walker Springs Apartments, located at 721 Walker Springs Road.

Investigators said the mother fought back and saved her child. During the mother's struggle, her personal belongings and her purse were taken. Authorities said the mother and the child were not hurt during the incident.

KCSO said the suspects fled the scene in what was described as a white sedan with a black hood and a red driver's side door.

Anyone with information was urged to contact KCSO’s Major Crimes Unit at (865) 215-2243.

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