An 11-year-old girl narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt while returning home from school in the Bronx. Her courage and quick thinking drove away the suspect, according to police and sources.
As she walked at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in Mott Haven around 5 p.m., a man grabbed her wrist, attempting to abduct her. Displaying bravery beyond her years, the girl pinched the attacker, causing him to flee.
The suspect is captured in surveillance images wearing a dark beanie, jeans, and a dark jacket over a white T-shirt. He is seen holding a cell phone and smoking a cigarette at one point.
The girl was unharmed, and authorities are actively searching for the suspect. Individuals with information regarding his location are encouraged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers can call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or through their social media account on X @NYPDTips.
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