A 16-year-old girl was the victim of an attempted abduction in the French region of Vendée, and authorities are now seeking a witness who helped stop the attacker. The gendarmerie, or military police, of Vendée launched an appeal for witnesses on Tuesday, September 29, to locate an "elderly woman" who intervened during the incident that occurred five days earlier in the town of Les Herbiers. The attack took place last Thursday around 12:30 PM on the street du Bignon, where the teenager was approached by the driver of a blue night Dacia Logan. The man grabbed her by the arm and tried to pull her into his car. An elderly woman with short, white hair and a large black handbag was present at the scene. A witness described her as someone who immediately intervened, managing to scare off the attacker before helping the teenager return safely to her workplace. This woman, now being sought by investigators, is believed to have played a crucial role in preventing a potential tragedy. At the time of the incident, she was walking toward an Hyper U, a supermarket chain, on the street du Brandon, carrying a large black handbag and a type of tote bag. Authorities are urging anyone who may have information about the woman or who recognizes herself in the description to contact the gendarmerie of Les Herbiers. They can reach the gendarmerie by phone at 02.51.91.01.88 or 17, or by sending a private message on their Facebook account. The gendarmerie emphasized the importance of identifying the woman, as she may provide essential details to help with the ongoing investigation. The appeal highlights the role of everyday citizens in ensuring public safety and the value of witness accounts in solving crimes.