Lewiston Police

LEWISTON - At about 5:17 p.m. on Friday, Lewiston Police were dispatched to the Community Center at 1424 Main Street for a report of an attempted child abduction.

Officers learned that an unknown male attempted to abduct a juvenile female. The juvenile was able to get away from the abductor and is safe with her family. The abductor was last seen on foot walking south away from the Community Center.

The suspect is described as a male approximately 6 feet tall of average build.  He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a gray “beenie” hat, tight black jogger type pants, and black shoes with white laces.

Citizens are asked to contact Detective Brian Erickson at 746-0171 if the suspect is seen or if they have any information about this incident.