Fw: Police release sketch of suspect in attempted abductions

[Patrick McKee]

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "myo...@cob.org" <myo...@cob.org>
To: Onlineat...@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:59 PM
Subject: Police release sketch of suspect in attempted abductions

Police release sketch of suspect in attempted abductions

Posted: March 6, 2013 12:57:50 PM PST

Bellingham Washington-The Bellingham Police Department released sketches of the suspect in two attempted abductions reported to police on Friday, March 1^st 2013.

The first occurred in the 700 block of West Bakerview Road at about 8:20 in the morning. A 13 year old girl told police that she was waiting for a school bus when a man approached her and told her to go with him. The girl refused, the suspect reportedly punched the girl in the face and then sprayed her in the eyes with an unknown substance. The victim ran home to report the assault to her parents. The suspect did not follow the victim.  After providing the information to police, the victim was driven to the hospital by a private vehicle for evaluation. There were no apparent injuries at this time. The location where the assault took placed was searched by police however the suspect was not located.

The second incident occurred at about 7:10 p.m in the 4100 block of Aldrich Road. A 24 year old female victim told officers that she was walking alone on the sidewalk when a suspect came up from behind and grabbed her by the arm. The suspect then sprayed the victim in the eyes with an unknown substance and demanded she go with him. The victim refused and yelled. The suspect was last seen running towards West Bakerview Road then out of sight. The area in question was checked by police K-9. The victim was checked by medics.

In both cases, the victims described the suspect as a white male, in his 20’s with “lighter” colored facial hair. He was wearing dark rimmed oval shaped glasses. He was described as being between 5’ 5’’ to 5’ 8” with a thin build. The suspect was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black colored hooded sweatshirt.

Police are asking anyone with information to please contact Bellingham Police Detective Jana Bouzek at 360-778-8826 or email tips to Bellingham Police Tips at this link.

Police are encouraging you to consider these safety tips. Always be aware of your surroundings, don’t walk alone, keep a cell phone nearby and travel in well populated areas especially during times of darkness. If you see someone or something suspicious please call 911 immediately. 

For more information concerning this press release, please contact Public Information Officer Mark Young.

###

Media Contact:
Mark Young
Public Information Officer
Bellingham Police Department
(360)778-8815
Myo...@cob.org

 

View this document online
City of Bellingham News Site

Visit this link to unsubscribe