Police Investigating Attempted Abduction In Groton: PD

GROTON, CT — Police said they are investigating an attempted abduction that took place Monday afternoon in Groton.

Police said on Facebook the incident occurred at approximately 3:07 p.m. when a female was walking alone in the area of Shore Avenue and South Prospect Street.

According to police, the female reported that a man who was hidden in some bushes had grabbed her and tried to force her inside his vehicle, which was waiting along the road with its front passenger door open.

Police said the female was able to fight back and suffered minor injuries to her hands. No weapons were displayed or implied.

Police said the victim described the suspect as a man in his early twenties with an athletic build, around 5'6" to 5'9" in height. The female also said the suspect was wearing a white cotton T-shirt and blue jeans.

Once the female was able to thwart the attack, the suspect fled into a white GMC pick up truck, possibly a two-door model, which was described as being very clean, police said.

On Tuesday, the female came to the City of Groton Police Department and met with detectives, as well as a sketch maker from the Stonington Police Department.

Police stressed that citizen cooperation is critical to a successful community partnership aimed at fighting crime and keeping a community safe. Police are currently investigating this case and ask anyone with information to call the department's dispatch at 860-445-2451.

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Photo credit: City of Groton Police Department Facebook page