SANTA CLARITA – A 60-year-old man was arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a 2-year-old girl as she walked with her mother Monday in Santa Clarita, authorities said.
The toddler was walking with her mother when the suspect allegedly tried to grab her about 11 a.m. in the 27000 block of McBean Parkway, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
“As the suspect attempted to grab the victim, the mother was able to pick her up and notify law enforcement of the incident,” according to a sheriff’s statement. “The suspect fled the location prior to the arrival of deputies.”
A vehicle description was broadcast and the suspect, identified as George Michael Starr, was located in the area of 24200 Valencia Boulevard. He was booked at the sheriff’s Santa Clarita Valley Station on suspicion of attempted kidnapping and was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail, the sheriff’s department reported.
The girl was not injured.
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Terri says
With all of this Human Trafficking going on these days, I’m surprised nobody mentioned that. I have read the stories of the busts & the traffickers are ALL ages…even in their 60’s.
I agree, check his background, mental state, check his family but do not trust his friends…some of them might be traffickers, too.
So happy this little girl is safe & with her mother
David Davis says
At his age he could be suffering from dementia and it may not be a kidnapping. He may have thought it was his daughter from the past. The deputies have to check his criminal records for any type of behavior. They have to check his medical records before a proper determination can be made.
☠Some Guy☠ says
Tim, why do always find a reason to oppose every opinion? David’s post actually makes sense (this time) so try not to judge a book by its previously insane posts.. And besides, you don’t want the Fruit Punch to come after you..oops.. I mean, the Power Punch (Now with Vitamin B and Caffeine) But he could be right..
60 seems a bit early to be senile and suffer from dementia but it can happen… and 2 seems way too young for this to turn out to be something sexual if he is a pedophile.. it HAS happened, but its so rare.. If I had to bet, based just on what I have read, I would lean toward mental illness or drugs.. meaning he was not in his right mind at the time.
Wont matter if he is innocent though… 60 year old man, 2 year old girl… people will assume the worst, that he is a sexual predator who planed to rape and kill the little girl..
SARAH SANDERS says
HOW SICK OF YOU TO DEFEND A KIDANAPPER AND CHILD PREDATOR MAYBE YOURSELF ARE ONE OF THEM
David Davis says
You have an irrational way of thinking. You’re the type of person who would Lynch a person without due process. I’m not defending anyone. Maybe he made the mistake of trying to pick up the child to cradle the child with no intention of kidnappings. In law there has to be “mens rea,” an intentional act. It’s the job of law enforcement to find a motive for an act to understand facts. If the evidence shows that it is a kidnapping then he is guilty of the act of kidnappings. If he has no history of criminal behavior then law enforcement needs to look further for a motive. They need to ask him for his intentions. They need to run medical test. They need to review his medical history. They need to talk to his friends and family. Gathering more facts helps create a clear picture of the incident. And making those statements about me based on your mindless, ignorant opinions, just shows the type of brutality your accustomed to. Wait? Let me guess your dad, your brother and your son have been in an out of prison?
Terri says
Some of your excuses are pretty lame. Cradle the child? She was walking with her mother.
And criticizing others for their opinions makes you what? You’re no better than anyone else, you just think you know everything. I have a friend like that…he has no friends except me so…..
JENNY WHITMAN says
MAYBE YOU SHOULD LET YOUR DAUGHTERS HANG OUT WITH THE MOLESTER
maria a says
sarah huckabee sanders???