TPD: Attempted kidnapping at Walmart

Mar 25, 2023

The Temple Police Department is investigating an attempted kidnapping of an 8-year-old girl that occurred at 1:51 p.m. at the West Adams Walmart.

The suspect is described as a white male with a beard, mustache and short hair, somewhere between 50-60 years old and was wearing a blue shirt and jeans with a grey hat.

There were no injuries during the attempt.

This case is under investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.

Big clothing sale for those in need

Temple Christian Outreach, formerly the St. Vincent De Paul Center, 106 W Ave D, will have a huge children’s clothing blowout sale from Monday, March 27, to Friday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

The clothing will be on display in the Temple Christian Outreach parking lot.

All clothing will be $1 to $2.

Temple Christian Outreach provides food and clothing to those in need at greatly reduced prices.