Armed Teacher Hailed As 'Hero' After Stopping Alleged Attempted Kidnapping of 11-Year-Old Girl On 5/27/21 at 1:10 PM EDT An elementary school employee in Utah is being praised for his heroic action after stepping in to stop an alleged attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl. The Ogden City Police Department said the incident occurred on Tuesday, May 25. The suspect, identified by police as 41-year-old Ira Cox-Berry, is in custody for allegedly attempting to grab the young girl. According to a police press release, Cox-Berry approached the student on the playground and began pulling her away "as if he intended to leave with her."