Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - A mother chased away a man who attempted to kidnap two girls after assaulting one of them and exposing himself, police said.
The incident occurred June 2 around 8:30 p.m. in the 2600 block of Tyler Avenue. The mother was walking with the girls when the suspect exited his white, late 2000s Ford F-150 extended cab truck, and approached them El Monte Police said. The suspect attempted to grab one of the girls, but she ran away from the suspect. He then grabbed the second girl and touched her groin area and over her clothing while exposing his genitals, El Monte Police said. The suspect picked up the girl he assaulted and began walking away with her to his truck. The victim’s mother chased him down and said she was calling the police. The girl was released and the suspect entered his truck and drove away, El Monte Police said. The suspect is a Hispanic man, 5-foot 7 to 5 feet 8 inches tall, 170 to 180 pounds, has grey and black hair, was unshaven, wore prescription glasses and a green t-shirt and black shorts. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the El Monte Police Department at 626-258-8635. Information may also be submitted at [email protected]. |
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