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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.