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Read comments (1)The mother of the 6-year-old victim contacted the Sheriff's Department at about 8:30 p.m. to report the incident, according to the deputy's report.
The victim said he was walking up the driveway when he saw a black male reaching out to grab him. The victim screamed and ran, causing the man to leave the scene, the report said.
The child said the man was wearing a black hat, black shirt, brown pants and "fancy" brown and white tennis shoes, according to the Sheriff's Department.
The child did not see the subject get in or out of a vehicle.
The Sheriff's Department collected a statement from the victim's 8-year-old brother, who also saw a black male running from the scene.
His report, however, differed slightly from the victim's.
The brother said the man was wearing sunglasses, a blue baseball hat and brown pants, according to the report.
A deputy spoke with numerous residents in Nelson, but were unable to obtain further information about the subject. The investigation is continuing, the Sheriff's Department said.
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