ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING OF TEEN GIRL REPORTED IN LA MESA

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February 12, 2013 (La Mesa)—La Mesa Police warn that a 14-year-old girl riding her bicycle home on Dallas Street near Nagle Street this evening reports that a man in a white pickup truck jumped out of his vehicle and tried to kidnap her this evening.

Police responded at 6:23 p.m.  According to the victim, the man wore a red and white jacket and black baseball cap with logo. He is described as mixed race, 20-30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium stocky build.  He drove a newer, medium-sized white pickup with white camper shell.

The victim said he tried to grab her off the bicycle, but missed. She continued riding east on Dallas. The suspect tried to run after the victim, but stopped after a short distance.  The victim rode her bike home and told her parents about the attack. She was not touched or injured.

If you have any information on this case, please call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400.



You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com). You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.


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