Syracuse, NY -- A Syracuse man is facing charges after police responded to a reported attempted abduction this morning at McChesney Park, Syracuse police said. When police arrived at the park about 10:10 a.m., they found a man being held for them by the father of reported victim and some of the father’s friends, Sgt. Tom Connellan said. The father’s...
Syracuse, NY -- A Syracuse man is facing charges after police responded to a reported attempted abduction this morning at McChesney Park, Syracuse police said.
When police arrived at the park about 10:10 a.m., they found a man being held for them by the father of reported victim and some of the father’s friends, Sgt. Tom Connellan said.
The father’s 15-year-old girl was outside the recreation center at the park with a friend after a basketball tournament, when she was approached by a man, Connellan said. The man, who spoke little English, grabbed the 15-year-old by the waist and kissed her neck, Connellan said.
The girl broke free, but was grabbed again by the man. The man then began unwanted physical contact with the girl, Connellan said. The girl broke free again and ran to her father, who then chased and caught the man, Connellan said.
Dilli Dhimala, 23, of 215 Craig St., was charged with unlawful imprisonment, menacing and sexual abuse, all misdemeanors, and harassment, a violation.
Connellan said there were several similar incidents in the city the last few days and police are investigating whether they are connected to Dhimala.