Suspect Sought In Modesto Attempted Kidnapping
MODESTO (CBS13) -- A 16-year-old girl fought off a kidnapping attempt as she walked home from school on Thursday, according to Modesto police.
The girl, an Elliot Alternative Education Center student was walking home from school at about 12:45 p.m. in the area of Roseburg Avenue and Melrose Avenue when she was approached by a man in a grey Lexus, police said. The suspect asked the student if she wanted a ride and when she declined, he drove away.
However, as she continued to walk on Roseburg approaching Nelson Avenue, the suspect again drove up to her. This time he exited his car, grabbed her arm and tried to drag her into the passenger side of his vehicle, police said.
The girl was able to break free and the suspect ran back to his car and fled.
The suspect was described as a man in his 20s, possibly of East Indian decent, about 6 feet tall, thin build, with a light-colored goatee and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a plaid shirt and a blue baseball cap.
His vehicle was described as newer dark metallic grey Lexus 4-door, with tinted rear windows and black leather interior.
Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (866) 602-47463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Tipsters can also text information to Crime Stoppers by sending a text message to 274637, type "TIP704" and then the message.
