The Burlington Police Department received a report Thursday of someone saying they saw a man placing a child in a trunk.
At 1:10 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to the area of Elmira Street and West Webb Avenue in Burlington.
Witnesses said they saw a man carrying a young girl on his shoulder and placing her in a vehicle's trunk. The vehicle was described as a newer white Chevrolet Malibu or Impala.
The man was described as a Black male in his early 20s who is around 5-foot-9. He has a slim build, with close-cut hair on the sides of his head and longer hair on top, according to a news release. The man was wearing a T-shirt and dark-colored jogging pants or shorts with a multi-colored design on the sides.
The child was described as being of an unknown race with dark, braided hair in a bun. She wasn't wearing shoes and had on a blue or purple shirt or jacket and jeans.
Police said they haven't received any reports of someone going missing who matches the child's description. Police canvassed the area looking for other witnesses or any surveillance video and have yet to receive any more information about the incident.
Police said they're taking this report seriously, as they do all incidents that are reported. Anyone with information is asked to call the Burlington Police Department at 336-229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County Crimestoppers at 336-229-7100 or use the mobile App P3 Tips or www.p3tips.com. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
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— Breaking news reporter Rachel Berry can be reached at rberry@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @racheldberry.
