Man drags 16-year-old across street while trying to steal phone, California cops say
An attacker grappling with a 16-year-old girl over her phone dragged her across a street before she escaped, California police reported.
A man in his late teens grabbed the girl from behind at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, Baldwin Park police said in a news release.
The man tried to take her phone but the girl resisted, police said. He restrained her against a fence and dragged her across the street, according to police.
The girl broke free and ran to safety, police said, and a search continues for the robber.
Detectives ask anyone with information to call 626-960-1955.
Baldwin Park is about 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
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