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Teen Escapes Would-Be Kidnapper

BERTHOUD, Colo. (CBS4)- Deputies in Larimer County hope someone recognizes the suspect in the sketch wanted for trying to kidnap a teenager.

Investigators say the 14-year-old girl was waiting for a friend to pick her up in the area of 8th Street and Hummingbird Place in Berthoud about 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4.

That's when an unknown white male approached her from behind and grabbed her by the arm. The suspect pulled her into the street and the girl broke free and was able to get away unharmed. The man then ran away.

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(credit: Larimer County)

The victim described the suspect as an adult white male, about 6-foot with a slender build. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood over his head, brown dress pants and unknown colored tennis shoes.

The victim also told authorities the man appeared to have acne scars on his face.

A K-9 was used to search the area for the suspect and deputies canvassed the area. The suspect was not found. Deputies also searched for witnesses but didn't find any.

Additional Information from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office:

Anyone who can identify or provide information regarding the suspect or anything related to this investigation is asked to call LCSO Investigator Rita Servin at 970-498-5167.

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