Comment -- This happened in my hometown at an intersection I know well. Maybe I'm thinking too much like a lawyer, but read the story closely: do the facts match the headline about "alleged attempt to abduct girl"?

The guy asked the 16-year-old twice if she wanted a ride. Then, the third time, he grabbed her arm and asked her again if she wanted a ride. She broke free, ran, got his license number and called the cops. Good for her!

But what was going on? He apparently did not try to drag her into the van, but maybe only because she was able to get free. He apparently did not say "get in the van." He just kept asking her if she wanted a ride. Pretty creepy behavior, regardless.

If it was an attempted kidnapping, what kind of moron would try it at a busy intersection at 9:30 in the morning with plenty of witnesses around? On the other hand, according to a book I read about serial killers, they often use vans (it's where they kill their victims) and they sometimes snatch women off the street in broad daylight. Not to say this guy is a serial killer. But it will be interesting to follow this case and see what he ends up being charged with. My guess is they knock it down to assault. Nevertheless, it sure shows that if you're a woman, you can't be too careful.

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