Police Release Sketch of Suspect in Kidnapping Attempt

Police have released a composite sketch of a man suspected of an attempted kidnapping in Canyon Lake last Friday.

The suspect is described as a white male, 25-35 years of age, brown hair, unknown color eyes, approximately 6-foot-2, 180-190 pounds, wearing a plain black T-shirt and blue jeans. The suspect was driving an unknown make or model 4-door black car, possibly resembling a Toyota.

Police said that on Friday, March 22, at 8 p.m., an unknown male drove up to a female and attempted to coax her into his car. The suspect subsequently approached the victim, grabbed her arm, and attempted to pull her into his car. The victim fought back, broke free, and fled the scene. The victim reported the incident to the Canyon Lake Police Department.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Sergeant Tejeda of the Perris Police Department at 951-210-1093, or call anonymously at 951-210-1000.

Citizens may also submit an anonymous tip using the Sheriff's Department crime tip hotline.