Philadelphia Police reported the attempted abduction of a 20-year-old female Temple student last night near the Center City campus. The student was able to escape from the suspect’s vehicle after one block, police said.

Capt. John Darby addresses the media at a press conference announcing the attempted abduction.

The suspect, described as a black male in his 20s or 30s, about 6 feet tall, and about 200 pounds, was on North 16th Street by a black four-door sedan, asking for help adjusting a car seat in the vehicle.

When the student approached the vehicle, the suspect pushed her into it, and locked the back door. What she had thought was a child in the seat was actually a doll. Police said the student also saw a black handgun resting on an armrest beside the suspect. Continue reading →