Salem-News.com (Mar-10-2007 18:08)

Police Seaching for Man who Tried to Abduct Silverton Teen

Kevin Hays Salem-News.com

The man was described as white, 30 to 40 years of age, about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds with a heavy build.

(SILVERTON, Ore. ) - Residents of Silverton are being asked to help police locate a man who allegedly tried to abduct a middle school student while she was walking home from school.

Police say the 13-year-old was on her way home from Mark Twain Middle School on Thursday when she saw a car following her slowly.

She told officers, that a man got out of the car, grabbed her, and pushed her against the vehicle.

The girl said she kicked her attacker, and was able to get away, and run back to the school for help.

The teen described the man to police as white, 30 to 40 years of age, about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds with a heavy build.

He was reportedly seen driving a rusty orange or gold four-door car with a rounded front end.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Silverton police at (503) 873-5326.

Police Seaching for Man who Tried to Abduct Silverton Teen

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