Sketch released of suspect in Mineola attempted abduction

<p>According to police, he is one of the men who tried to kidnap two 8-year-old girls in Mineola.</p>

News 12 Staff

Jun 15, 2018, 9:54 AM

Updated 2,140 days ago

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Police have released the sketch of a suspect in a Mineola attempted abduction.
According to police, he is one of the men who tried to kidnap two 8-year-old girls in Mineola.
Police say one of the little girls was hit in the face, while the other ran for help.
It happened while the girls were playing in a fenced backyard on Thursday.
Anyone with information is asked to call crime stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.


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