Police Seek Witnesses to Alleged Kidnapping Attempt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 1, 2021

St. Helens, Ore. – On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at approximately 10:22 a.m., St. Helens police were dispatched to the area of Highway 30 and McBride Street on the report of citizens detaining an individual who had allegedly attempted to abduct a child. After ensuring the safety of the child and conducting an investigation, St. Helens police took Andre Aldapa, 24, of St. Helens, into custody and lodged him at Columbia County Jail for an outstanding warrant.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges related to the alleged kidnapping may be forthcoming. Anyone who witnessed a male approaching children in the Campbell Park area (McMichael Avenue) on the morning of September 1 is asked to contact the St. Helens Police Department at 503-397-1521.

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For further information regarding this case, please contact St. Helens Police Department detectives at 503-397-1521.