Third Attempted Abduction In Hollywood
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HOLLYWOOD (CBSMiami) – For the third time in nearly two weeks, a young girl was nearly abducted in Hollywood and police believe the same man is responsible for each attack.
The most recent incident took place Wednesday morning.
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A girl was walking to her bus stop on 19th Avenue and McKinley Street in Hollywood when a man tried to grab her.
After a brief struggle, she managed to get way.
Police believe he's the same man behind two other attempted abductions in Hollywood.
"From what I'm told the guy tried to grab her and the school bus came up and he ran away," said Lon Bainard, a concerned member of the neighborhood.
Lucky for that victim, the bus was rumbling towards her and scared the would-be kidnapper away.
The composite drawing of the suspect is posted around the neighborhood and at nearby businesses.
"We heard that there were reported kidnapping before with his guy," said Vincent Bainard, a 10-year-old student that lives in the area. "My mom wanted me to watch out for him."
The first two incidents took place on Friday, October 17th.
A girl was on her way to school at 6:33 a.m. on Funston Street when a man threw a sheet or cloth over her head. She struggled and screamed and the guy ran away.
A short time later, a 6:46 a.m. on South 21st Avenue, a woman was walking when she was approached from behind from a guy who also threw a sheet over her head. She said she was picked up in a "bear hug" and threatened with a knife, according to police.
The woman struggled with the man but police believe a passing car forced the attempted abductor to run away.
Police have been handing out fliers in an attempt to locate the man. People in the area are advised not to let their kids walk to the bus stop alone, and to keep their eyes open.
If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS.
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