Boy Safe After Kidnapping In Delco: Police

GLENOLDEN, PA — A mother's quick thinking saved her son from kidnappers who tried to sexually assault him, according to authorities in Delaware County.

Glenolden Police said the incident happened Wednesday night.

According to police, a young man was kidnapped near the ramp leading to Family Dollar off Sharp Avenue Wednesday evening.

The suspects were two men who were driving an older model gold van.

The boy's mother tracked his phone, which showed he was in an area on Ashland Avenue where there are no houses.

Police said she went to that area, and the van drove off, but the mother followed the vehicle as it headed toward Folcroft, near the 7-Eleven on Delmar Drive.

The man tried to rip the boy's clothes off and tried to sexually assault him before throwing him out of the moving vehicle, police said.

Authorities said the mother's actions likely stopped additional harm to the boy.

The suspects were described as light-skinned men, possibly black or Hispanic, who appeared to be in their 40s, police said.

"Please stay alert, especially when walking alone or at night," Glenolden Police said on social media.

Police recommended keeping smartphones on hand and be sure the phone's location is shared with a trusted person.

Anyone who sees an older gold van, has video footage of the incident, or who witnesses suspicious behavior is urged to contact Glenolden Police at 610-583-1312, Folcroft Police at 610-522-1300, or call 911.