Girl, 17, jumps from truck to escape attempted kidnapping in Stockton
STOCKTON — A teenager suffered minor injuries when she jumped out of a vehicle to escape an attempted kidnapping in Stockton, authorities said Sunday.
This happened at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday in the area of Mission Road and Monterey Avenue.
The Stockton Police Department said the victim, 17, was walking in the area when the suspect offered her a ride.
She got into the vehicle, but when she changed her mind and wanted to leave, the suspect refused, police said.
The suspect was only described as a Hispanic man and the vehicle was an older white truck.
