Police: Man Tried To Abduct Girl at School Bus Stop

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The Herndon police are searching for a man who attemped to abduct a girl Monday morning from a school bus stop.

At about 7 a.m., the girl was waiting for a school bus in the 1300 block of Springtide Place, near the Herndon Parkway on the west side of town, when she was approached by a Hispanic man between 35 and 45 years old, according to a police report.

The male engaged her in conversation and offered her money to come to his house, but the juvenile refused and walked away, the police said.

The male then approached her from behind and attempted to force her to come with him. She broke free and ran to her home, and her mother contacted the town police.

They searched the area, but the Hispanic man was not found, the police report stated. He’s described as tall with a thin build, short black curly hair, wearing a long-sleeved green shirt with white stripes, khaki-colored work pants with paint stains and black shoes.

The Fairfax County school system has been made aware of this incident, the police said. Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to call the Herndon Police at 703-435-6846.