Police searching for this South Florida kidnapping suspect

Police searching for this South Florida kidnapping suspect

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Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit have released a composite sketch of an attempted kidnapping suspect who tried to kidnap a female at the Highland Village Gardens Park in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Police say that at about 7:30 a.m. on January 14, in the 4900 block of Northeast 2nd Avenue, a white male suspect, 40 to 50 years old, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and roughly 180 pounds with gray/white hair approached the victim while she was walking her dog.

The male suspect, who appeared to be homeless, was last seen wearing black shorts and no shirt.  One source said that the suspect was “reported to have a belly and appeared to be dirty and homeless.”

Image credit: Broward Crime Stoppers

The woman fought back and he ran off. Some witnesses said her dog bit the attacker, as well. ~ The Sun-Sentinel

Anyone with information about the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call Violent Crimes Detective Tiberio Barbosa at 954-321-4278. Reports can also be made anonymously to Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a reward of up to $3,000.

(Source: Broward Sheriff’s Office)

Written by: Richard Webster, Ace News Today   /   Follow Richard on Facebook and Twitter

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