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Man arrested for attempted child abduction

Man arrested for attempted child abduction
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Police in Iowa have made an arrest in an attempted child abduction.
 
Onawa Police received a call of an attempted child abduction on Wednesday. Investigators say the child and witnesses say a man tried to lure the child into his car.  Police were able to get a description of the vehicle.
 
A short time later, an Iowa State Trooper stopped a vehicle matching the description on I-29 south of Onawa. 56 year old Jeff Lee Altmayer of Ankeny was booked for Enticing a Minor, Impersonating a Public Official, and Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug.