14-year-old girl fights off attacker in South Seattle
Mar 6, 2013, 1:15 PM | Updated: 1:22 pm
Seattle police say a 14-year-old girl fought off an attacker in South Seattle Tuesday evening.
The girl was walking home after getting off the bus near the intersection of Rainier Ave S. and S. Andover St. around 9 p.m. when the suspect approached her.
The victim told police an unknown man came up from behind and grabbed her around the neck. The attack occurred around 34 Av S. and S. Oregon St.
The girl was able to kick the suspect in the groin and free herself, and ran home from the scene. She did not believe the suspect followed her.
Police and K-9 units searched the area for the suspect, but were not able to locate anyone.
The suspect is described as a black male, mid 20s, around 5’8″ with short hair cut into a fade. He also has hair on his chin.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
