Authorities in Baldwin Park, California are currently seeking a male suspect who allegedly attacked a young girl who was simply walking along the street, per Fox 11.

On Friday, close to 9 a.m., officials reported that a 16-year-old girl was heading

“north on Big Dalton Avenue near Central Avenue”

when a male approached her unexpectedly from behind.

According to reports, as the man attempted to snatch the girl’s phone, she resisted. During the struggle, the unnamed man forcibly pressed her against a fence and forcibly dragged her across the street. Luckily, the unidentified teen managed to break free and successfully escape.

Based on surveillance footage, the culprit, who is estimated to be in his late teens and approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, was captured fleeing the area. Officials are still seeking a suspect.

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