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Ontario Police Release Sketch Of Man Accused Of Trying To Kidnap Boy, 13

ONATARIO (CBSLA.com)  —  Authorities in Ontario have released a sketch of a man they say tried to kidnap a 13-year-old male on Friday.

Investigators are hoping the public can help them identify the suspect.

Officials said the teen was walking to a relative's house in the 900 block of North Berlyn when the suspect jumped out of the bushes and tried to grab him. The teen fought the suspect off and ran off.

The man is described as Latino, about 30, 5 feet 7 inches tall, The suspect has a shaved head. He is described as muscular but also with an overweight build.

The suspect was last seen wearing a gray short sleeved t-shirt with black stripes on the sleeves, black pants and black shoes. He has a tattoo on his left or right temple that either reads "LA" or "LS".

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact the Ontario Police Department at (909) 986-6711 or Detective Sean Harden at (909) 395-2796.

Information can also be reported anonymously by calling WE-TIP at 800-78-CRIME or on-line at www.wetip.com.

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