UNION CITY – An investigation is underway into the attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old student in Union City, police said.
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The incident happened around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Dyer Street and Meteor Drive, according to the Union City Police Department.
Police said the student was riding her scooter to Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School when the suspect approached her, grabbed the hood of her sweatshirt and tried to pull her.
The girl escaped uninjured and reported the incident to school employees, who in turn notified authorities.
The suspect is described as a tall, heavy-set male wearing a black hoodie with the hood pulled up and a mask covering his face, police said. He may be associated with a dark-colored car.
Police said officers are canvassing the area and reviewing potential surveillance footage.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective D. Ayala at 510-675-5259.
Check back for updates.