CAMPBELL — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who apparently tried to kidnap a preteen girl Saturday morning. The girl fought loose after the man grabbed her in a bear hug, police said.

The girl, whose exact age was not released, was walking a dog near the intersection of Maysun Court and Harriet Avenue when the man stopped and asked her for directions, Capt. Gary Berg said.

He got out of a car and approached the girl, then grabbed her, Berg said. She screamed and fought back.

The attacker then ran to his car and drove north on Harriet Avenue, police said.

He is described as an Asian or Latino man in his mid-30s, about 5-foot-7 with a medium build. He was wearing a black and white beanie, and a long tan or brown coat with fur on the cuffs that was buttoned up. The vehicle is described as an older model four-door sedan that is possibly silver. A video of the vehicle fleeing can be seen at youtu.be/Eov_grnD7Yk.

Anyone who saw the incident or may recognize there man is asked to call police at 408-871-5190, Berg said. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-STOP (7867).

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