Mother emotionally recalls terrifying incident where her 11-year-old child was almost abducted in Melbourne.

A mother in Melbourne was brought to tears as she recalled the terrifying experience of her 11-year-old son almost being abducted by a stranger. In an emotional interview with reporters, the mother, who chose to remain anonymous, shared the details of what happened. Her son had just returned home from school and locked all the doors when he told her about the encounter.

According to the police, the incident took place on November 18th around 3:45 pm on Halley Street in Blackburn. The boy was walking home when a white van pulled up on the wrong side of the road. The driver then rolled down his window and told the boy that his mother had asked him to give him a ride home. Thankfully, the boy refused and the van drove away.

The mother shared that her son was very upset and frightened, but not crying. He had never been in such a frightening situation before, and it took some time for them to fully understand what had happened. It was a terrifying experience for both the mother and her son, especially since he had only recently started walking home from school.

She expressed her gratitude that her son did not go with the stranger, saying "I hate to think what would have happened if he had gone with him." She also added that these kinds of people are not likely to stop, so finding them as soon as possible is crucial for the safety of other children.

Detective Acting Sergeant Joanne Morrison also commended the child for his bravery and quick thinking in getting home safely. The police have released a computer-generated image of a man who may have information about the incident. He is believed to be between 30 to 40 years old with dirty blonde hair.

The police also shared CCTV footage and images of a van that was seen in the area before the incident. They have contacted schools and families in the area and are doing regular patrols. They are urging anyone with information or evidence to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.

In the meantime, the mother and her family are still shaken by the incident but are grateful that her son is safe. She also shared a message for other parents, "Stay vigilant and keep an eye on your children's safety." To stay updated on this and other news, you can download the 9News app, available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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