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Attempted Kidnapping

July 10, 2008

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Attempt Kidnapping 
 
 
DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: July 9, 2008 / 12:00pm 
 
 
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 605 S. First 
 
 
BUSINESS NAME: N/A 
 
 
SUSPECT:  
 
White male adult, early to mid twenties, 5-8 to 5-10, with 
a “pot belly”, shaved head with possible black stubble, 
clean shaven, and earring in his right ear. The subject 
was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans. 
 
 
RESUME OF INCIDENT:  
 
On Wednesday July 9, 2008, at approximately 12:00pm, three 
female juveniles ranging from ages seven to nine, were 
leaving the parking lot of Lexington Elementary School 
located at 533 S. First St., in El Cajon. After the girls 
left the school parking lot, they were approached by the 
subject who was in possession of a knife. The subject 
attempted to grab the girls at which time they began to 
fight him off. The subject fled the area in what was 
described as a dirty white mini-style van with a dent in 
the driver’s door. There was also a 10”-12” wide chrome or 
silver strip down the length of the vehicle.  
 
The identity of the suspect is unknown at this time, and 
the investigation is continuing. Anyone with information 
regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the El 
Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311.  
 
PREPARED BY: A/LT. J. D. Arvan  
DIVISION: Investigations 
DATE AND TIME: July 10, 2008 / 6:00pm 
REVIEWED BY: Lt. LaHaye