16-year-old girl almost kidnapped in San Jacinto, police say

SAN JACINTO, Calif. (KABC) -- Police are warning San Jacinto residents about an attempted kidnapping of a 16-year-old girl.

Investigators said the alleged incident happened around 12:16 p.m. Wednesday as the teen was walking home from school in the area of Sagecrest Drive and Chase Street.

The girl said she noticed a man following her in a newer, red four-door compact vehicle. The suspect got out, grabbed the victim and attempted to carry her away, according to detectives.

Police said the victim screamed for help, so the suspect let her go, ran back to his car and fled the area.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic male in his early 20s with brown hair, standing about 6 feet tall and weighing 230 pounds. He was wearing thick black framed reading glasses.

Anyone with information was asked to call police at (951) 654-2702.