LeRoy police probing possible abduction attempt

Posted on July 23, 2019
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LeRoy police are describing the suspect as an older white man with a long white beard down to his stomach. (DavidsonScott/flickr)

 

By Neil Doyle

LEROY – LeRoy police are investigating a possible abduction attempt of a woman.

Police said a woman was walking home from a downtown tavern early Tuesday morning when a man asked the woman if she wanted a ride home. The woman declined the ride and she said the man then exited the vehicle and told her to get in. Authorities said the woman ran away and did not suffer any injuries.

Police are describing the suspect as an older white man with a long white beard down to his stomach. The suspect’s vehicle is described as an older white pickup truck with a loud exhaust and a teal stripe.

LeRoy police are requesting the public check their security cameras to see if they have any pictures of the suspect or vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact LPD at 309-962-3310.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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