Crime & Safety

Two-Fingered Man Tried to Abduct Girl: Police

13-year-old girl was approached and grabbed by man while leaving Old Orchard Junior High.

A two-fingered man is being sought in connection with an attempted child abduction at Old Orchard Junior High School on Tuesday.

Skokie police said Thursday there are no suspects. The man was described as hispanic, heavy-set and missing two fingers.

WGN-Chicago reports the 13-year-old girl was approached by the man, who “asked her for directions to a restaurant, then grabbed her and pulled her toward his SUV.” The incident occurred as she was leaving school. 

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The girl fought back and hit the offender with padlocks before running off.

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