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Abduction Suspect Sketch Released

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Oct 13, 2008 10:15PM

2008_10_13_sketch.jpgThe sketch of a man believed to have attempted a child abduction this weekend in the Chicago Lawn community has been released.

Police say an unknown male white offender attempted to abduct a young male victim. The male offender approached the victim in a Dodge Caravan, silver or gray in color, which was being driven by a female white offender. The male offender then opened the side door of the van and grabbed the victim by his leg and arm and attempted to drag him into the vehicle. The victim was able to flee from the offender and run to his home...

The offenders are described as a male white, 30-35 years old, 5-10, 190 pounds spiked black hair, wearing a gray t- shirt, camouflage pants and black boots.

The woman is white, 30-35, with freckles. She has a slim build with black hair combed back in a ponytail and was wearing a blue t-shirt.