RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- Riverside police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who tried to kidnap a high school student Thursday morning.
Police released a sketch of the suspect, who authorities said came up behind the girl as she was walking to Arlington High School at about 7:45 a.m. on Jackson Street near Saguaro Road.
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The suspect told the victim to go with him or he would harm her, but when the girl backed away, he ran off.
Police believe the suspect is a black man, about 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 8 inches tall with a skinny build. He has a tattoo under his right eye, possibly a tear drop, as well as more tattooing on his right cheek.
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The man was wearing a blue camouflage-style jacket, dark jeans and a dark beanie.
Anyone with information was urged to call Riverside police.