Austin police searching for attempted kidnapping suspect

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in locating and identifying a suspect in an attempted kidnapping in West Austin. The suspect allegedly tried to grab a woman while she was walking on a trail and drag her into the woods.

According to police, the victim was walking along a trail in the wooded area between Cobblestone and Cedar Elm Trail around 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 20 when a suspect emerged from the woods and grabbed her.

The suspect attempted to pull the victim into the woods away from the trail, according to police. The victim fought the suspect and was able to free herself.

If you see this suspect, please call 9-1-1 immediately. You can also submit tips by downloading APD's mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android. (Austin Police Department)

The suspect is described as:

White male
5'10"
40 - 50 years of age
Medium build
Shoulder length brown hair
Light brown, unkempt, medium length beard
"Very blue" eyes
Wrinkles on his face and a sunburn on his skin
Wearing really dirty white shirt and pants
The smell of alcohol and body odor emitting from him

If you see this suspect, please call 9-1-1 immediately. You can also submit tips by downloading APD's mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

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