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Lancaster Sheriff's Station Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying an attempted kidnapping suspect.

On Wednesday, November 1st, 2017, at approximately 6:30pm, the suspect, a black male adult, 30-40 years old, attempted to kidnap a 17 year old victim. The victim was waiting at a bus stop on the 44300 block of Sierra Highway in the city of Lancaster when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect offered the victim a ride home, but the victim refused. The suspect then drove around the block, returned to the bus stop, exited his vehicle, a white 2 door older model Toyota pickup truck, and began chasing the victim. The suspect grabbed the victim by his jacket, but the victim was able to get away and run to safety where he called 9-1-1. The suspect returned to his vehicle and drove away. The victim did not sustain any injuries.

The suspect is described as a male black adult, 30-40 years old, slim build with old acne scars on his face. He was wearing a black V neck t-shirt and dark jeans.

If you have any information regarding this case, or recognize anyone matching this description, please give Detective Esswein a call at (661) 948-8466. Or if you'd like to remain anonymous, you can call "CrimeStoppers" at 800-222-TIPS!

Thank you as always Antelope Valley!

Lancaster Sheriff’s Station polices the City of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, and the unincorporated communities of Antelope Acres, Lake Los Angeles, and Quartz Hill in the Antelope Valley.
 
Ali Villalobos
Lancaster Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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Lancaster, CA 93534
Station (661) 948-8466
Desk (661) 524-2154
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