Stanton

Suspect is sought in attempted kidnap

A SUSPECT is sought in an attempted kidnapping in Stanton (Shutterstock).

An attempted kidnapping in Stanton is being investigated by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

DRAWING of suspect in Stanton attempted kidnap (OCSD).

According to the OCSD – which provides police services in Stanton – the incident took place about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. A 23-year-old woman was walking in the 7000 block of Syracuse Avenue when a man grabbed her and tried to force her into a newer model black sedan.

The woman was able to pull herself free and run away. She described the suspect as a white male in his 50s to 60s with gray hair and black eyebrows. She said he was about 6-feet tall with an average-to-heavy build and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans and white shoes.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the OCSD dispatch at (714) 647-7000.

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