The Kent Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify and find a suspect who reportedly attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The girl walked east from Smith Street up Canyon Road, between the 9400 block Southeast and 10100 block Southeast, at about 9:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, when a man drove past her and offered her a ride, according to a Friday Kent Police media release. The girl declined the ride and the man drove off.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A short time later, the girl noticed the man in the car had started to follow her on foot and tried to engage her in a conversation. The girl tried to ignore him and ran.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The man then ran after the girl and tried to catch up to her. But the girl escaped and received assistance from a citizen passing by. Once the suspect saw the intervention from the citizen, he fled the area.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Police released a sketch of the man and described him as possibly a Hispanic, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing between 150 to 170 pounds. He has dark hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Detectives are following up any leads or information received.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Anyone with information can call the Kent Police Tip Line at 253-856-5808.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n