Overview

• Investigators say the incident occurred on Sept. 29 at about 3:34 p.m. near 87th Avenue and Van Buren Street in Tolleson.
• An adult male allegedly grabbed a juvenile by the arm and tried to pull her away before she broke free and he fled east on Van Buren.
• Police report they have identified the suspect internally, but they have not released his name or a public description.
• A community safety alert was issued on Oct. 2 along with a photo of the person sought in the case.
• Anyone with information is asked to call Tolleson Police at 623-936-7186, and officials caution residents not to approach the individual.