HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Authorities released a sketch of a man who attempted to abduct a teen who was walking in her Cypress neighborhood on Oct. 15 around 4 p.m.
That Sunday, a 16-year-old girl was walking through Coles Crossing near the intersection of Closewood Terrace Boulevard and Ashland Landing Drive when a black Ford F-150 pulled up and stopped in front of her, authorities said.
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The driver of the truck got out of his vehicle and asked the teen for directions, according to investigators. During the conversation, the man lifted his shirt and exposed a large knife, which was in a sheath. The man threatened the teen and forced her to get in his vehicle, investigators said.
The teen complied.
When the truck later came to a stop, the teen fled from the vehicle and flagged down a citizen to call 911, according to authorities.
The man is described by investigators as a heavy set, middle-aged white man, with short brown hair, a clean shaven face and a deep voice.
His vehicle was captured on surveillance video cameras.
Crime Stoppers will pay a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the men in this case.
Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org.
Tips may also be sent via a text message by texting the following: TIP610 plus the information to CRIMES (274637) or via the mobile app (Crime Stoppers Houston). All tipsters remain anonymous.
