10-year-old girl almost kidnapped in Rockwall, suspect arrested

ROCKWALL, Texas – Officials with the Rockwall Police Department said 21-year-old Brian Calder was arrested Friday, Oct. 4, for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 10-year-old girl.

According to a police news release, officers responded to a report of a man attempting to kidnap a 10-year-old girl in the 1000 block of W. Yellow Jacket Lane around 12:30 p.m.

Police said the girl had just gotten off the school bus and was on her way home when several witnesses saw Calder grab her by her backpack. However, she managed to escape, police said.

According to police, a witness followed Calder while officers were called to the scene, and when they arrived they were able to quickly locate and arrest him.

Police said Calder was taken to the Rockwall County Detention Center, where he was booked and charged with attempted kidnapping.

Rockwall PD said this investigation is ongoing.

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