UNKNOWN SUSPECT – PORTSMOUTH – 20040008 (108)      

rnReference: Attempted abductionrn
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Date of Release: August 12, 2004rn
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On August 11, 2004 at approximately 9:40 PM, two juvenile females were walking home in thernarea behind Margarita's Restaurant at 775 Lafayette Rd. when an attempted abduction occurred.rn
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rn The suspect is described as a whiternmale, possibly in his 40's, approximately 5'8 – 5'9, heavy set with a short beard andrngrayish hair. He was wearing a ball cap and a tee shirt of unknown color. His vehicle is describedrnas a dark colored, full-size SUV with possible Maine plates.rn
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It is reported that after asking the two young women if they needed a ride, he brandished arnknife, grabbed one of the girls by her arm and attempted to pull her into the vehicle. Bothrnpotential victims were able to escape without injury.rn
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Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have information about this crime isrnencouraged to contact the Portsmouth Police Department Detectives Division @ 603-436-2511 orrnSeacoast Crime Stoppers @ 603-431-1199.rn

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rnMessage from Executive Director Laura A. Ahearn: Parents for Megan's Law andrnthe Crime Victims Center provides advocacy, counseling and other valuable support services to childrnand adult victims of sexual assault and to all victims of violent crime.  Please visit ourrnwebsite at www.parentsformeganslaw.org for news, information and resources in yourrncommunity.rn

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