MARION, IL — Marion Police Monday morning arrested a man at the Marion Kroger for attempted vehicle hijacking and aggravated battery.

Police responded to the incident at the gas area at Kroger where there were several reports of a black man looking into several vehicles and tried to get the car keys from a female victim. The potential victim fought back and after a brief struggle, the suspect, identified as 49-year-old Frederick J. Todd, of the Madison County/St. Clair County area, walked away from her. The victim suffered cuts to her hand but did not require medical attention at the time of the incident.

This incident was originally reported as an attempted child abduction however, video and an investigation showed this was an individual looking to commit a vehicle theft.

Police continue to investigate.