MINERAL DEPUTIES SEEK SUSPECT IN ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION

The Mineral County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man who tried to abduct a girl who was running the Frankfort High School cross country course on Thursday. The 15-year-old girl was wearing headphones and listening to music and didn’t hear the suspect approaching her. He put his hand over her mouth and told her to “shut up.” The girl was able to break free and run to her residence, where she immediately called 911. The suspect is described as being tall, middle-aged, and possibly had brown hair and beard stubble. At the time, he was wearing a black tee shirt, dark jeans, black shoes and a black hat. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at (304)788-4107.