VENTURA, Calif. (KABC) -- A 7-year-old boy escaped a kidnapping attempt in Ventura, and now the search is on for two suspects.
Authorities say the boy was walking with his 10-year-old female cousin in the 100 block of Dakota Drive at about 5 p.m. Monday when the passenger in a dark-colored four-door vehicle called to the boy and got out of the car.
The suspect grabbed the boy by the shirt and tried to pull him into the car, but he and his cousin were able to get away and run for help.
The suspect was described as a Hispanic man with a mustache wearing dark clothing. The driver was described as a Hispanic man wearing a dark sweatshirt.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Ventura Police Department at (805) 339-4467.