Teenage Girl Foils Attempted Kidnapping by Biting Attacker, Police Say
A 13-year-old Galveston student narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation on Monday morning when she was approached and grabbed by an unknown man while walking to school. The incident occurred just before 7am near the 900 block of 28th Street.
According to authorities, the teacher at Central Middle School reported that a student was being approached from behind when they were suddenly grabbed by the attacker. A struggle ensued, but in a remarkable display of courage and resilience, the young girl managed to bite the perpetrator twice, break free, and make her way to school without sustaining any injuries.
Police are now searching for the suspect, described as a White or Hispanic male wearing a black short-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and what appeared to be a ski mask. Authorities have reviewed security footage from a nearby business that shows the girl walking alone before the attacker appears on the scene.
The 13-year-old victim has been shaken but unharmed in the ordeal. Her parents accompanied police back to her apartment to retrace her steps and identify where the incident took place.
Galveston Police Department is urging anyone with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts to come forward. They can be reached at 409-765-3777, and tips can also be submitted anonymously through Galveston County Crime Stoppers at 409-763-8477 or online at www.galveston.crimestoppersweb.com.
The incident highlights the importance of vigilance and quick thinking in avoiding potential threats. Authorities are urging parents to ensure their children are aware of their surroundings and teach them how to respond in similar situations.
A 13-year-old Galveston student narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation on Monday morning when she was approached and grabbed by an unknown man while walking to school. The incident occurred just before 7am near the 900 block of 28th Street.
According to authorities, the teacher at Central Middle School reported that a student was being approached from behind when they were suddenly grabbed by the attacker. A struggle ensued, but in a remarkable display of courage and resilience, the young girl managed to bite the perpetrator twice, break free, and make her way to school without sustaining any injuries.
Police are now searching for the suspect, described as a White or Hispanic male wearing a black short-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and what appeared to be a ski mask. Authorities have reviewed security footage from a nearby business that shows the girl walking alone before the attacker appears on the scene.
The 13-year-old victim has been shaken but unharmed in the ordeal. Her parents accompanied police back to her apartment to retrace her steps and identify where the incident took place.
Galveston Police Department is urging anyone with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts to come forward. They can be reached at 409-765-3777, and tips can also be submitted anonymously through Galveston County Crime Stoppers at 409-763-8477 or online at www.galveston.crimestoppersweb.com.
The incident highlights the importance of vigilance and quick thinking in avoiding potential threats. Authorities are urging parents to ensure their children are aware of their surroundings and teach them how to respond in similar situations.
she literally foiled an attemptd kidnappin by BITING THE GUY
i mean, thats some serious bravery right ther 
like, who expects to be attacked on their way to skool?! and the worst part is, ther wasnt even anyone arounf to stop it 
now her parents are tryin to figger out wher the kidnappin happened 
and ther on a mission 2 catch the guy 
galveston pd is doin ther part by lookin for clues and uraginz people 2 report any info 
just got outta school and saw this on news 
, like what is goin' on with these kids?! 13 yrs old gotta bite the attacker to get away, that's insane 
. I'm all for self-defense, but come on! shouldn't we be teachin our kids how to avoid these situations in the first place? 
like, how many times do they need to see a movie where some kid bites someone before they believe it's a good idea 
. Anyways, glad that kid's okay, but this is somethin we gotta be talkin about and figure out how to make these situations less common 
... I mean, what if nobody else around her had reacted like that? Would we see this kid grow up to do great things or would we lose her too soon? It's a harsh reality but we gotta think about it - how can we expect kids to be aware of their surroundings when most adults aren't even payin' attention themselves 
... maybe this is a call for us all to take it a step further, keep an eye out for each other, teach our little ones the importance of lookin' both ways before crossin' & stayin' alert in public spaces 
13-year-old girl just saved her own life! 
2 bite marks = 1 heroic moment 
. According to stats, 75% of teens feel more confident walking alone after dark, but only 42% know what to do in a potential threat situation 
. Did you know, 80% of kidnappings occur within 1 mile of the victim's home? 
Parents, let's talk to our kids about situational awareness and what to do in case of an emergency 
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! I mean, can you even imagine being grabbed by someone and having the courage to bite them twice?! 
. The police are on the lookout for this guy now, and I hope they catch him ASAP 
. Kudos to that girl for being so strong and resourceful 
oh my gosh, I'm like super relieved that that girl is okay!!! I mean, imagine being grabbed by someone and having to fight back - it's terrifying just thinking about it! But she's literally a superhero, you know? I love how she didn't give up and just kept biting that guy until she could escape. That takes so much courage and strength.
. The authorities are doing a great job searching for the suspect and spreading awareness about being aware of your surroundings 
. Like, who tries to kidnap someone on the way to school? What's wrong with people these days? 
! 13 is way too young to have to go through something like this, but it just goes to show that girls are capable of amazing things 
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. We gotta support our kids and keep them safe 
. Anyone with any info should definitely reach out, let's get that guy caught! 
What a coward! Anyway, I'm glad the girl is safe and sound 
. Parents should def teach their kids how to be aware of their surroundings and what to do in situations like this 
I think it's time for a national conversation about how we're keeping our kids safe, especially in areas where resources might be limited. 
anyway, imo parents need to be more involved in keeping their kids safe like getting them involved in self-defense classes or something 
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I'm sure it's not something most kids would do in that situation. It just goes to show how much those girls are growing up too fast nowadays. Anyways, gotta wonder what kinda person tries to kidnap a 13-yr-old girl in broad daylight...
. Police should totally find this dude ASAP and teach him a lesson.