LAPD Shares Sketch of Suspect in North Hills Kidnapping Case Involving Two Girls
Suspect Sketch Released in North Hills Attempted Kidnapping Case
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has released a sketch of a man suspected of attempting to kidnap two teenage girls in North Hills last Sunday.
According to police reports, the suspect approached the 11- and 16-year-old girls while they were walking near the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Nordhoff Street. The man inquired if they needed a ride.
Described as being in his early 20s, the suspect was driving an older model dark green Honda Civic. After the girls initially declined his offer, he allegedly approached them again at the intersection of Nordhoff Street and Columbus Avenue, repeating his offer.
This time, the girls accepted and provided their destination. However, the suspect did not stop at the intended location, instead continuing eastbound on Nordhoff Street until reaching Lemona Avenue near the intersection of Noble Avenue and Nordhoff Street.
Once parked, the suspect allegedly locked the doors and made inappropriate requests towards the victims. In response, the girls began to scream for help. As they attempted to flee, the suspect drove off, but the girls managed to exit the vehicle, falling onto the road and sustaining minor injuries.
Law enforcement urges anyone with information to contact Mission Division Detectives at (818) 838-9810 or reach out to LA Regional Crime Stoppers at www.lacrimestoppers.org.
