Leads on Palmerston North schoolgirl abduction

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Police are following up leads in their hunt for the man who abducted a Palmerston North schoolgirl this week.

The 9-year-old was forced into the man's car on Tuesday and driven around the city for 25 minutes before being dropped off near a school.

Police said the man spoke inappropriately to the girl but did not touch her.