ANAHEIM, Calif. (KNX) — Anaheim police on Friday announced they were seeking the public’s help in tracking down a suspect who tried to abduct a 13-year-old girl Thursday.
Police were called shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday regarding a man attempting to push a girl into his pickup truck in the 2600 block of West Ball Road. The girl was reportedly walking home from Dale Junior High School, according to Anaheim police.
Several witnesses who saw what was happening called police, and eventually the suspect gave up trying to get the girl into his truck. She ultimately escaped the encounter without injury, authorities said.
The suspect was described as Latino, male, about 25 years old with a thin build and short, thin hair. He was reported to be wearing a gray hoodie, and drove a white pickup with a gray tool rack in the bed. The vehicle was described as possibly a Toyota Tundra or Ford F-150.
Anyone with information on the suspect has been asked to call the Anaheim police department at (714) 765-1419. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may call the Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) 847-6227.
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