VICTORIA, Texas - On Friday, February 3, Victoria Police were in the 3400 block of East Rio Grande investigating reports by a 16-year-old girl who said a man tried to lure her into his SUV. Police said the teen was walking in the 3400 block of Rio Grande when an unknown man driving a Blue Ford Explorer attempted to lure her into his vehicle.
When he began to exit his vehicle, the teen ran from the area to safety. Officers and Detectives have conducted numerous follow-ups in and around the area on Rio Grande from Lova to Delmar Dr. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a blue with gold trim 2000s model Ford Explorer with potential damage to the front bumper. This vehicle also looks to have tinted windows and stock rims.
Police did not release a sketch of the suspect, but he's about 5’5” tall, 170-200 pounds, in his mid to late 30’s with short hair, and a full beard.
Officers and Detectives continue to search for the vehicle and suspect. If you have any information related to this incident, contact Victoria Crime Stoppers - Texas at 361-572-4200 or VPD’s Non-Emergency line at 361-573-3221 and reference case number 2023-001025.
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James Muñoz has worked in seven Texas television newsrooms since 1998 including KVII Amarillo, KIII Corpus Christi, KTRE Lufkin, KSAN San Angelo, KENS San Antonio, and KWES Midland. He currently serves as Executive News Director and news anchor at 25 News Now. Muñoz is a graduate of Texas Tech University. If you have any story ideas, please send to jmunoz@victoriatelevision.com.
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