MISSOULA – Missoula police say they arrested a man for an attempted kidnapping at the Western Montana Fair Friday afternoon.
Missoula Police spokeswoman Lydia Arnold says the boy was picked up and picked up at the Western Montana Fair by a male suspect, Robert Price.
Arnold said Price took off running with the child in his arms.
The price was chased and left the boy. Law enforcement took Price into custody. The child was unharmed and is safe.
The attempted abduction occurred on Friday when the boy’s father stepped back to take a photograph of the boy enjoying a fair activity.
Arnold says that prior to the attempted kidnapping, law enforcement was alerted to disturbing behavior displayed by Price at the fair and had a description of Price.
Earlier Friday, Aug. 10, the Missoula Police Department arrested Price on charges of assault with a weapon, animal cruelty and additional charges.
Price was released on his own recognizance. Price later went to the Western Montana Fair where the attempted kidnapping took place.
The Missoula Police Department understands that this case is disturbing and affects our entire community. The case remains under investigation by the Missoula Police Department.
No further details are being reported at this time.