Attempted kidnapping suspect sought by police

PEARBLOSSOM, Calif. The girl was playing with friends and relatives about 4 p.m. Saturday at /*Pearblossom Park*/ when she strayed from her group.

A man grabbed her arm and tried to drag her to a secluded portion of the park, according to the /*Sheriff's*/ department.

The girl broke away and ran to her cousin, who was playing nearby, and park personnel called law enforcement.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a medium build. He was wearing a white T-shirt, brown shorts and dark sunglasses.

He drove away in a silver compact car with a spoiler.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Parks Bureau at (800) 834-0064. Anonymous tips can be made by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

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