Man attempts to abduct nine-year-old in Malden

By Marc Robins, Globe Correspondent

Malden police are looking for a man who attempted to abduct a 9-year-old boy this afternoon.

The boy was walking home on Highland Avenue at about 3:15 p.m. when a red Nissan pulled up next to him. The man asked the child if he wanted a ride and where he lived. After being approached, the child ran to his home, which was located around the corner, police said.

The driver sped off after the incident, police said.

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