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Released: June 22, 2015 - Monday, 05:32 PM
Several Deputies with the assistance of a CHP helicopter search the area but are unable to locate the suspect. The victim sustained scratches to her chest and neck, but did not require medical attention.
The suspect is described as a light-skinned Hispanic male adult in his 50's. Green eyes. Patchy facial hair. Last seen wearing white mesh athletic shorts, no shirt, but appeared to have a red tank top tucked in his shorts, and wearing athletic shoes.
If anyone was hiking in the area at that time and saw the suspect or has information about this incident, they are asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 781-4550.
Attempted Kidnapping
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781 4547Date and time of incident: 6-22-15, Approximately 2:45 PMPlace of Occurrence: Avila Ridge Trail, Avila BeachVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Light-skinned Hispanic male adult in his 50's. Green eyes. Patchy facial hair. Last seen wearing white mesh athletic shorts, no shirt, but appeared to have a red tank top tucked in his shorts, and wearing athletic shoes. On 6-22-15, the Sheriff's Office received a call about an attempted kidnapping on the Avila Ridge Trail in Avila Beach. The female victim was walking the trail when she notices a man in front of her, sit down and appear to be looking at the ocean. The victim walks past the man. At this point, the man begins to walk behind her. The man grabs the victim and tries to drag her to some nearby bushes. The victim breaks free and runs down the trail toward the Pirates Cove parking lot. The suspect takes off in the opposite direction.Several Deputies with the assistance of a CHP helicopter search the area but are unable to locate the suspect. The victim sustained scratches to her chest and neck, but did not require medical attention.
The suspect is described as a light-skinned Hispanic male adult in his 50's. Green eyes. Patchy facial hair. Last seen wearing white mesh athletic shorts, no shirt, but appeared to have a red tank top tucked in his shorts, and wearing athletic shoes.
If anyone was hiking in the area at that time and saw the suspect or has information about this incident, they are asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 781-4550.
