Johnson City attempted child abduction suspect identified; warrant issued for her arrest
JOHNSON CITY, Texas - Johnson City police have identified the woman being investigated in an attempted abduction of two children.
Both children are safe, police said.
Who is the suspect?
What they're saying:
Johnson City police said they are looking for 34-year-old Lindsey Jo Walker.
A warrant has been issued for kidnapping, a third-degree felony.
If you have any information on Walker's whereabouts, call the Blanco County Sheriff's Office dispatch at (830) 868-7104. Police said if you see Walker, do not approach her.
What happened in Johnson City?
Child abduction in Johnson City
The Johnson City Police Department is investigating the attempted abduction of two children.
The backstory:
Johnson City PD posted on Facebook about the incident on June 16 at around 9 p.m.
Police say the incident happened in the 300 block of North Winters Furr in Johnson City.
Attempted abduction of 2 children in Johnson City; person of interest identified
The Johnson City Police Department is investigating the attempted abduction of two children and say that a person of interest has been identified.
One child was able to escape and run to safety.
The second child was taken by the suspect to a gas station off of US 281. The child's father was notified, and he was able to safely recover the child.
The suspect fled from the scene.
The Source: Information from the Johnson City Police Department and previous FOX 7 Austin coverage