Attempted Kidnapping In Arlington: Police

ARLINGTON, VA -- Police are searching for a suspect after they say a man got into an argument with a woman he knew and then tried to force her into his vehicle.

Police were called to the 800 block of Army Navy Drive at around 7:07 p.m. On Nov. 8 to a report of an attempted abduction, according to a report from the Arlington County Police Department.

"Upon arrival, it was determined that a verbal dispute between the victim and known suspect escalated and became physical," the report states. "The victim attempted to use her phone to call for help, however, the suspect allegedly took it from her and began forcing her into his vehicle."

Two witnesses came to help the woman and confronted the man, who let the woman go and then fled the scene in his vehicle, the report states.

"The suspect then returned and a verbal dispute took place over the victim’s cell phone as she retrieved it from the suspect," the report continues. "The suspect then fled in his vehicle prior to police arrival."

Police have obtained warrants for attempted abduction, assault and battery, and preventing an emergency call.

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