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Police: Naked Valdosta man attempts to abduct children from park

Naked Valdsota man attempts to abduct children from park
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VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) - A Valdosta man is facing several charges after police say he chased toddlers on a playground, all while he was naked.

Police in Statesboro, Georgia responded to the park Thursday night.

Officers say they found 23-year-old Jarred Woodruff sitting on the ground naked.

A dad at the playground held him until police got there and arrested him.

Officers say their investigation found Woodruff was trying to take one of the four children at the playground.

He's charged with intent to rape a child, kidnapping, and a felony charge of public indecency.