Pasco Sheriff Investigates Attempted Kidnapping Of 12-Year-Old

HOLIDAY, FL -- Pasco Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating an alleged attempted kidnapping on Mela Court in Holiday.

On Saturday, July 14 around 7 p.m., a dark-skinned Hispanic man approached a 12-year-old girl and attempted to grab her by thee arm.

The girl was able to get away. A search was conducted but deputies were unable to locate the man.

The man is described as wearing a black shirt, black pants, black shoes and black gloves, is 5 feet 6 to 5 feet 9 inches tall with a muscular build and short dark hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Pasco Sheriff's Office at 1-800-706-2488 or call 911.

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