Woman fights off would-be kidnapper March 24, 2013 - 3:55PM A north Queensland woman has fought off a would-be child abductor after he grabbed a nine-year-old girl. Police said the 30-year-old man first approached two girls, aged 13 and 15, in the north-west Queensland town of Mount Isa around 7.30pm on Saturday. He allegedly threatened the young teens and started swearing at them. When the teens did not respond, he walked further down the street where he allegedly targeted a nine-year-old girl. ""It's alleged he grabbed the child by the arm before being fought off by a woman nearby,"" police said. The man was charged with one count of attempted child stealing and two counts of trying to procure a young person for carnal knowledge. He is due to face Mount Isa Magistrates Court on Monday. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au.