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Deputies interviewing driver accused of attempted child abduction

A photo of the van taken on September 30 in Sand Springs.
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A photo of the van taken on September 30 in Sand Springs.

UPDATE: The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office has found the driver of a van who is accused of attempting to abduct a young girl in Sand Springs back in September.

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Deputies from the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office are searching for the driver of van who attempted to abduct a young Sand Springs girl back in September.

Investigators posted a picture of the van to Facebook, saying the van was caught following a school bus on video on September 30th in Sand Springs.

When the young girl stepped off the school bus near West 10th Street and Valley Drive, officials said an older white man approached her and then tried to coax her into his van.

The young girl ran away and alerted an adult who then called deputies. Authorities say they're looking for a white cargo van with a black bumper and commercial lettering on the side.

If you recognize the vehicle or have any information on the incident, deputies are asking that you call 918-596-5600.

Before making her way to Public Radio Tulsa, KWGS News Director Cassidy Mudd worked as an assignment editor and digital producer at a local news station. Her work has appeared on ABC, CBS, and NBC affiliates across the country.