Utah woman fights off man attempting to kidnap her in broad daylight near high school

A Utah girl fought off an tried kidnapper who tried to throw her within the trunk of his car in broad daylight on Tuesday, authorities mentioned.

The incident occurred simply earlier than 8 a.m. close to Logan Excessive Faculty in Logan, a metropolis situated about 82 miles north of Salt Lake Metropolis, Logan police mentioned.

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“So, it’s actually not an space the place you’d consider you have been at risk in a stroll by your self at 8 within the morning,” Capt. Curtis Hooley informed FOX13 Salt Lake Metropolis.

The sufferer, a 30-year-old girl, was punched within the face throughout a quick wrestle with the male suspect, police mentioned. She was later handled for a contusion beneath one among her eyes.

The suspect was unable to tug the lady into the trunk of his car and drove off from the scene, police mentioned.

Some highschool college students witnessed the automobile pace away and tried to catch as much as write down its license plate however have been unsuccessful, police informed the station.

“That’s fairly superb that they have been prepared to become involved on the degree that they did,” Hooley mentioned. “That speaks extremely of them and the individuals they’re.”

The suspect was unable to tug the lady into the trunk of his car and drove off from the scene, police mentioned.
(Logan Police Division)

Police shared nonetheless photos taken from video footage of the suspected car, believed to be a grey or silver 2005 to 2010 Honda Civic.

Police mentioned detectives have interviewed a number of witnesses who noticed the assault unfold however are nonetheless asking for the general public’s assist in figuring out the suspect’s car.

Few particulars have been identified in regards to the suspect, who was described as a person carrying black garments and a face masks.