CAN YOU HELP? 10-year-old girl kidnapped from Canby apartment, police search for suspect

CANBY, Ore. (KATU) — A 10-year-old girl was kidnapped from a Canby apartment early Wednesday morning and police are asking for help finding her.

The kidnapping took place at an apartment complex in southeast Canby.

According to investigators, around 1:40 a.m., a man entered an apartment, assaulted a 12-year-old child and kidnapped 10-year-old Violet Hay.

As of 10:30 a.m., police had no description of the suspect or a possible vehicle used in the kidnapping.

Violet is approximately 5 feet tall and weighs 125 pounds and was last seen wearing a green shirt and black shorts.

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Police were called minutes later, searching the area, speaking with witnesses, collecting surveillance video and trying to find leads.

Police said they were still looking for Violet. If you have any helpful information, call 1-800-442-0776 or email osp.ncc@osp.oregon.gov

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Police said Violet’s parents are cooperating with investigators.

“Canby Police investigators are currently working with detectives and forensic experts from the Clackamas County Major Crimes Team, Oregon State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” Canby Police said.