Attempted Abduction Of Girl Reported In Twin Lakes

TWIN LAKES - A man attempted to abduct a juvenile girl in the unincorporated community of Twin Lakes Thursday morning, according to Santa Cruz County sheriff’s officials.

Around 8:10 a.m., a middle-aged white man told the girl to get into his his gold-colored car - near the intersection of 17th Avenue and Felt Street - then tried to pull her inside of it.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Kennedy says the girl was able run away from man and quickly called authorities.

The suspect is a white man around 50 years old, with short dark hair and a short beard. The make of the gold-colored car is unknown.

Investigators have spoken with witnesses and are seeking to speak with anyone else who may have additional information about the case.

Sheriff’s officials are also seeking photos or video surveillance footage of the incident or the suspect.

Anyone who has information that can assist in the investigation is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (831) 471-1121.

-Bay City News Service, image via Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office