Attempted Child Abduction Update

On Thursday November 8, 2012 at about 7:54 am Police responded to a call of attempted child abduction in the 2000 Block of South Avenue A.

The investigation revealed at about 7:35 am the victim a 12 year old male was walking to school when a male subject came up from behind, called to him and then grabbed him. The victim fought and was able to escape.  The victim ran to the Circle K at 2089 S. Avenue A. The suspect was seen leaving the area. The victim’s family was notified and a short time later they called police. The victim received minor injuries.

The Yuma Police Department urges the public to be vigilant and report suspicious persons matching the description below.

• White male
• young adult
• Approximately 6’1” and 210 lbs
• Short Brown hair & Brown eyes
• A tattoo and or scar on his face. 
• Last seen wearing a long sleeve black shirt, and black shorts, and red and white shoes.

UPDATE:  The suspect has a five-pointed star tattoo on his right jawline and he has a scar by his left cheek.  

The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with any information about this case to please call the Yuma Police Department at (928) 373-4700 or Detective Mike Sanchez (928) 373-4689 or 78-Crime to remain anonymous.