PICO RIVERA, Calif.(KNX) – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man they say attempted to kidnap a young girl in Pico Rivera.
Officials said it happened Tuesday at Pico Park around 3 p.m. The victim was walking through the park when the suspect attempted to talk to her. After the victim told him to leave her alone, the suspect allegedly grabbed the victim and tried to pull her with him.
“A good Samaritan at the park intervened and confronted the suspect,” the department said.
The suspect then tried to grab a child that was with the Samaritan but was unsuccessful and ran away.
Deputies describe the suspect as, “a male Hispanic, 30-35 years old, 6'00 tall and 200 lbs. He has salt & pepper shaggy hair, is unshaven and was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with black pants and tattered shoes.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Villegas at (562) 949-2421. Anonymous tips can be given to Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
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