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Friday, January 31, 2020
Potter County: Police investigating attempted kidnapping
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an attempted
kidnapping. It happened Wednesday afternoon on Rose Lake Road in Allegany
Township. Troopers said a 33-year-old woman from Coudersport observed a red SUV
stopped along the fence line in the roadway. She attempted to make contact with the
individual when an unknown white male reached through her open car window,
attempting to pull her out. Police said the woman hit the gas pedal and drove
away before the suspect could do anything more. The victim sustained minor
injuries. The woman provided descriptors of the man and Troopers are tracking
down leads. State police said it is believed that there is no risk to public
safety at this time.