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San Bernardino residents warned of kidnap suspect

Friday, October 05, 2012
A map indicates the location of an attempted kidnapping near Sterling Avenue and Baseline Street in Highland on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012.

A map indicates the location of an attempted kidnapping near Sterling Avenue and Baseline Street in Highland on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (KABC Photo)

The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department is warning residents about a string of attempted kidnappings.

The most recent incident took place in Highland on Wednesday near Sterling Avenue and Baseline Street. Authorities say an 11-year-old girl was walking home from school when a man grabbed her from behind. The girl managed to get away.

The suspect is described as possibly Hispanic man, between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 160-170 pounds, wearing a black facial covering. He was last seen driving a dark-colored full-size van.

If you have any information that can help investigators, you're asked to call the Highland sheriff's station at (909) 425-9793.

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