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Composite Sketch Released of Teen's Would-Be Abductor
Friday, February 15, 2013    
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Police want the public's help to find a man who tried to kidnap a 14 year old in Greenacres.

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UPDATE:

Police have released a composite sketch of the man who allegedly tried to kidnap a 14 year old girl in Greenacres on February 4th.  You can now call Crimestoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477) with any information. 

Original Story:

A 14 year old girl in Greenacres says she fought off a would-be kidnapper on Monday. 

It happened near Purdy Lane and Foxtail Drive, which is close to the area of Forest Hill Blvd. and Jog Rd.  The teen says a black man in his 30s tried to grab her. 

He is described as 5'10", 200 pounds and bald with a muscular build.  He has a three dot tattoo on his right thumb. 

The suspect was driving a black 4-door Honda with faded driver and passenger doors and a Florida license plate that begins with a "J" and an "H" or "G" as the second character. 

Anyone with information should call Greenacres Public Safety at 561-642-2160.  Ask to speak with Detective S. Murray.