Crime Stoppers offer $5,000 reward for information in attempted kidnapping of teen in Lauderhill – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

LAUDERHILL, FL. (WSVN) – Broward Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in connection with the attempted kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl in Lauderhill last month.

The incident occurred on Oct. 7 around 5:30 p.m. in the 5000 block of NW 18th Court.

According to Lauderhill police, a man approached the girl from behind, grabbed her ankle and attempted to pull her to the ground.

The suspect, described as a thin, light-skinned black man with a short haircut, was wearing a yellow shirt and red shorts.

He fled east toward NW 49th Avenue after the girl managed to escape by screaming and struggling.

If you have any information about this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember that you can remain anonymous at any time.

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