VSP Seeks Help Identifying Man Who Grabbed Child at Orleans Playground

Vermont State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who reportedly grabbed the arm of a 10-year-old boy at an Orleans playground on Sunday. The incident happened about 12:40 p.m. at the playground on School Street. The man is white and was wearing a blue, long-sleeved T-shirt. He is thin and is between 5-feet, 6-inches and 5-feet, 9-inches tall. Responding troopers canvassed the area, interviewed bystanders, and were unable to find a man matching the description. Contact the VSP barracks in Derby at 802-334-8881 with any information about the suspect. Anonymous tips can be made at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit, or by texting the keyword VTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES).