FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating another attempted abduction.

The latest attempted abduction happened around 4:20 p.m. Saturday near Satterfield Court in Fredericksburg, Va.

The sheriff’s office says an 8-year-old girl was approached by a Hispanic male who attempted to get her in his van. The van is described as a black Econoline van, possibly spray-painted with the word “Mallory” on the side.

The child fled from the van on foot, and was not hurt.

The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star reports this incident happened within five miles of three other attempted abductions. All of the incidents involved girls between the ages of 9 and 20.

The sheriff’s office has not said if they believe the incidents are connected.

Another attempted abduction was also reported nearby in Stafford County.

Anyone with information about the attempted abductions is asked to call the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office (540) 582-7115 or Crime Solvers at (540) 582-5822.

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