Santa Maria Police Searching for Attempted Kidnapping Suspect

by April Charlton , February 13, 2013

SANTA MARIA – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a male suspect who is believed to have attempted to kidnap a young girl earlier this week as she walking through a neighborhood in the 300 block of West Park Street.

300 Block W. Park Avenue

Officers are searching for a Hispanic male approximately 40 to 50 years old, who was clean shaven and had short black hair at the time of the alleged kidnapping attempt. The suspect weighs about 230 pounds and is 5 feet 5 inches tall.

He was wearing a white tank top and driving a white van, unknown make and model, when he attempted to accost the unidentified female juvenile victim just before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, police said.

As the victim walked past the suspect vehicle, the suspect exited his car and allegedly grabbed the girl by the arm, attempting to drag her into the vehicle. A short struggle ensued and the victim was able to break free and run for help, according to police.

The suspect immediately fled the area and was not located by police. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Santa Maria Police Department at (805) 928-3781, Ext. 277.

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April Charlton

April Charlton is a freelance journalist who specializes in criminal and local government matters. She has more than 11-plus years of experience as a reporter, covering everything from cops and courts to city and county governments. She writes for CrimeVoice and several newspapers on the Central Coast, including the Santa Maria Times, a daily publication, and its sister papers, Times Press Recorder and The Adobe Press. She may be reached at really_dawn@yahoo.com for any comments or suggestions that you may have.