Woman escapes attempted abduction in Grandview Heights

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) – Grandview Heights police are searching for a suspect believed to be involved in an attempted abduction that occurred near an apartment complex Wednesday.

Police say a report of an attempted abduction was received at around 9:30 p.m. An adult woman told officers she was walking to a residence at the Apartments at the Yard, on Baldwin Drive, when a man wearing a surgical mask grabbed her from behind.

The victim said the man attempted to pull her toward a car in a nearby parking lot but that she was able to break free and run away. Police said that surveillance cameras in the area captured a gold Chevrolet Cruz circulating the parking lot, then leaving moments after the reported incident.

Anyone who observed suspicious behavior or has additional information is asked to call Grandview Heights police at 614-488-7901.