2 GIRL TEENS ELUDE WOULD-BE ATTACKER

Newsday/Bill Mason

A man tried to grab two teenage girls in separate incidents in Brentwood yesterday and takethem into a wooded area or vacant area.  Both incidents were within blocks of each otherbetween 6:30 and 7 a.m.  The girls escaped.  In both cases, the suspect is described asthin, between 5'8 and 6' tall, about 30 years old and wearing dark clothing.  One victim saidthe attacker had a small knife.  The other victim's handbag was stolen.  Detectives askedthat anyone with information call 631-854-8352 or 800-220-TIPS.
(New York)