Watch CBS News

Md. Man Faces Up To 30 Years In Girl's Kidnapping

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) -- A Prince George's County man is set to be sentenced Wednesday in the kidnapping and attempted sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl.

Charles Amofa of Hyattsville pleaded guilty in April to kidnapping, sexual offenses and solicitation of a minor. He faces up to 30 years in prison at his sentencing in Prince George's County Circuit Court.

In August 2012, police say the 27-year-old Amofa approached a 6-year-old girl who had become separated from her father at a store and lured her outside. They say he then took her to a Hyattsville-area playground and tried to sexually assault her.

Police say Amofa was involved in a similar attack the month before. In that case, a 6-year-old girl was lured from the same store but was able to run away.

(Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.