Gardai investigating an attempted abduction near Cabra are looking to speak with a woman who was walking her dog at the time.
She spoke briefly with a woman in her 60s, shortly before she was almost bundled into a car boot.
The two women met close to Cumiskeys pub on Blackhorse Avenue at around 7:30am on Monday.
Gardai want to speak with the dog-walker to try and help their investigation.
The attempted abduction happened in the Martin's Grove/Blackhorse Avenue area.
A 20-year-old man arrested in connection with the investigation has been released from questioning.
A vehicle of interest has been seized by Gardai.
Investigating officers are appealing to speak with witnesses, and want anyone with dash-cam footage of what happened to hand it in.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
