A Rockdale man is behind bars after trying to kidnap a woman.

Rockdale Police Chief Thomas Harris says a woman called police claiming Lloyd London, 69, a registered sex offender, was harassing her.

She told police that London grabbed her and tried to take her with him earlier this week near the Calhoun Apartments.

Authorities say she got away, but when police arrived on scene they found ropes and a hatchet. Chief Harris says they believe London intended to possibly harm the woman.

London was arrested and charged with attempt to commit kidnapping.

A mugshot for London was not immediately available at the time of this post.