Police hunt man who grabbed 13-year-old on walk home
Beaverton investigators are searching for a suspect described as a 6-foot Black male wearing a cream T-shirt.
By Pablo Serrano ·
A 13-year-old girl was grabbed and pulled along a sidewalk in Beaverton on Wednesday, October 28. The incident occurred at 5135 S.W. Murray Boulevard, near a vacant residence, shortly after the student exited her school bus at 4:30 p.m.
According to a statement from the Beaverton Police Department, the suspect approached the girl from behind. He seized her and attempted to drag her away. The victim screamed and resisted until she broke free. She then ran to the Stone Creek Apartments at 5005 S.W. Murray Boulevard, where she told the apartment manager what happened.
Patrol officers conducted an extensive search of the area using a police K-9 unit. They also searched the vacant home and the surrounding property. No one was found inside the residence or on the grounds.
The department described the person of interest as an adult Black male with a medium-length beard. He is approximately 6 feet tall and was wearing a cream-colored T-shirt during the incident.
Police are asking for information from anyone who witnessed the event. Residents can reach the Beaverton Police Department at 503-526-2280. Callers should reference case number 26-3011155.
Source: Beaverton Valley Times
