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LAPD Releases Composite Sketch in North Hills Attempted Kidnapping Case

Police are turning to the community to locate a suspect believed to frequent North Hills.

Overview

  • The sketch released Monday prompted a fresh call for tips to LAPD Mission Division detectives or LA Crime Stoppers.
  • Detectives say a man twice approached girls, ages 11 and 16, near Sepulveda and Nordhoff then Nordhoff and Columbus on March 15, and they accepted the second offer of a ride.
  • Police report the driver locked the doors, passed their destination to the Lemona and Sunburst area, exposed himself, and offered money, alcohol, and drugs for sex.
  • Both victims got out of the car, with CBS and NBC reporting minor injuries while ABC7 reports neither girl was hurt.
  • Investigators describe a Hispanic man about 21 to 23 who drives an older dark green Honda Civic and may live near the listed North Hills intersections.