Jason Matlock, the Director for Emergency Management, Safety and Security with the Minneapolis School District, said an afterschool enrichment program was wrapping up at Lake Harriet Community School's Lower Campus.

Police say the pre-teen girl was with a couple of friends playing outside when she became separated from them.

That's when police said a man came up and grabbed her.

She was able to get away by kicking and screaming.

"The parents and guardians were the ones who heard her scream when she was grabbed, and they all ran to see what happened," Matlock said.

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The suspect is described as being between 50 and 60 years old and 6 feet tall with a thin build and a long black beard down to his chest. He was allegedly wearing a flat cap "newspaper-style" hat, a black jacket and peach pants.

At a news conference Wednesday, officers would not confirm the girl's age, and said they do not have a vehicle description or even know if a vehicle was involved.

Officers canvassed the neighborhood for evidence and witnesses Tuesday. And the suspect's description was shared with neighboring law enforcement agencies.

The Minneapolis Police Department crime lab responded to the scene to collect evidence.

The matter remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.