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Corinth police investigating after girl said man tried to abduct her while she was walking home

Corinth police said the girl reported that a man walked toward her, grabbed her by the arm, and tried to pull her to the truck, but she was able to escape.

CORINTH, Texas — Updated at 12:16 p.m. after police provided new information.

Corinth police are investigating after a girl reported that a possible luring incident had taken place Wednesday afternoon while she was walking home from school.

Investigators are looking into several inconsistencies with the alleged victim's account, according to Corinth Police Department spokesperson, Capt. Jimmie Gregg.

Corinth police do not believe there to be an immediate danger to the public, according to Gregg.

According to police, the girl said she was walking home around 4 p.m. on Robinson Road between Pine Hills Lane and Berkley Drive when a brown/tan pickup, possibly mid-2000’s model with a camper shell drove by her. 

Corinth police said the girl reported that a man walked toward her, grabbed her by the arm, and tried to pull her to the truck, but she was able to escape. 

She told investigators the suspect returned to the pickup and the truck sped away, officials said. The girl told police she believed the vehicle had been following her since March 31.

Police officials said she described him as a Hispanic man as being about 6 feet tall, heavier set, with dark brown hair that is possibly dyed, with a light brown and gray goatee, and glasses. She also said he was "older" but did not give an estimated age, said police.

The girl said the man had a possible skull tattoo on his left arm and a cut or scar on his left eyebrow. 

Officials said the investigation remains ongoing and did not release any other details. Anyone with more details about the incident or suspect is asked to contact Corinth police at 940-349-1600, option 9.

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