Man Tries To Abduct Little Girl At School Bus Stop: Police

MOUNT VERNON, VA—Police are searching for an unknown man that allegedly tried to kidnap an 8-year-old girl at her bus stop in Mount Vernon.

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the girl was walking home from her school bus stop around Frye Road and Madge Lane around 5:15 p.m. According to police, the unknown suspect approached and tried to chat with her. When she refused, he tried to grab her arm. She was able to get free, and the man chased her for a short time before giving up. The victim made it home safely and reported the encounter to her mother.

She described the suspect as black, between 40 and 50 years old and around 5 foot 6 to 5 foot 7. He had short hair with a short beard, a mole on his left ear, a medium build and and a tattoo on his inner right forearm. He was wearing a black zip-up jacket with gray pockets, a black baseball hat with gray writing, black pants, black shoes and a black or gray backpack at the time. Police have provided a sketch of the unknown suspect.

Officers are increasing their presence in the area as the investigation continues. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and are checking video surveillance.

Anyone with information on man in the sketch or the incident should call Detective Hengemuhle at 703-246-3086, Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or submit an anonymous tip online through Crime Solvers.

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