OAKLAND PARK, Fla. — Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate a man who attempted to kidnap an 11-year-old boy Sunday evening.

According to investigators, the incident happened around 5:12 p.m. near the 4100 block of Northwest 21st Avenue.

The victim told investigators a man dressed in all black placed his hand over the boy’s mouth and grabbed him. The man then walked with the child, but the boy was able to escape.

Detectives said the suspect was last seen riding a purple bike.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Special Victims Unit Detective Eric Wilson at 954-321-4460 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) for a possible cash reward.

Detectives search for suspect in attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old in Oakland Park

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