Jan 17, 2020

Omaha woman says man tried to abduct her as she was jogging

Posted Jan 17, 2020 11:20 AM

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Police in Omaha are looking for a man they believe tried to abduct a woman as she jogged around Hanscom Park near the city's midtown area.

The incident happened Sunday evening, when the 23-year-old woman reported that a man in his 30s driving a dark-colored car approached her as she was running. The woman said that during their interaction, the man grabbed her and tried to force her into his car, police said. The woman told police was able to fight the man off, escape and call for help as the man sped off in the car.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the department or Omaha Crime Stoppers.