It happened just after 3 p.m. Friday near Continental Drive and Liberty Lane in Warrington Township.
Investigators say an 11-year-old boy stopped to fix his bike when a masked man attempted to abduct him.
"As he was adjusting it, he caught a glimpse of a male speedwalking up towards him and grabbed him by the arm," recalled Warrington Police Chief Daniel Friel.
The child was able to get away, and the man drove off, police say.
According to authorities, the suspect was driving an older model, white pickup truck - possibly a Chevy. The truck reportedly had rust over the rear tires and damage on the front passenger-side bumper.
Investigators say no injuries were reported and the boy returned home safely.
Residents in the area told Action News that they're on edge from this incident.
"I couldn't believe it. Not around here," said John Meehan from Warrington.
"It's scary. It's scary to think something like this would happen so close to home. We live two doors down," added Kristina Strain from Warrington.
Strain said she was walking her dog at the time of the attempted abduction and she may have captured an image of it.
"As I was walking up, we saw a white truck in our doorbell camera and we were able to pull that and give it to our police department," she said.
Authorities are asking people who live in the area to check their home cameras for any other possible images of the suspect or vehicle.
They also ask parents to sit down with their children and prepare them for situations like this.
Anyone with information on the suspect or vehicle is asked to call the police immediately at 215-343-3311 ext. 222 or email bschaffer@warringtonpd.org.
In the meantime, authorities say they are increasing patrols around the area.