HAMPTON, VA. — The Hampton Police Division has arrested Tyler Carl Wrucke in connection with an attempt abduction that occurred on April 18, 2018.
At 6:40 a.m., Public Safety Communications received a call in reference to an attempt abduction that had just occurred in the area of the 100 block of Grandview Drive. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 10-year-old Hampton female, was walking to a bus stop when she was approached by the suspect.
The suspect engaged with the victim verbally, held her hand, kissed her forehead and attempted to persuade her to leave with him. The victim fled on foot when a Hampton City School employee intervened and picked up the child and transported her to school. The proper authorities were then notified.
Tyler Carl Wrucke, a 37-year-old Hampton man with a last known address in the 500 block of Beach Road, has been arrested in connection to this incident. He has been charged with one count of Attempt Abduction and one count of Assault and Battery. He remains in custody at the Hampton City Jail.
