STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Assault/Unlawful Restraint

CASE #: 09B302246

TROOPER: Det/Tpr Mark Potter
STATION:VSP/Bradford
CONTACT#: 802-222-4680

DATE/TIME: 10/25/09 Between 5:30 PM and 5:45 PM

LOCATION (specific): Shopping Center Parking Lot in Bradford, VT.

VIOLATION: Assault/Unlawful Restraint

ACCUSED: Unknown


VICTIM: Juvenile AGE: 16

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT

On 10/28/09 Vermont State Police in Bradford received a report of an incident that occurred on 10/25/09 between 5:30 PM and 5:45PM. At that time a 16 yr old female entered a local retail establishment and was followed around the store by an unidentified male. Upon exiting the store and while placing her purchases in her vehicle, the female was grabbed by her upper arm and tugged in the direction of the unidentified males vehicle. Another vehicle, parked behind the victim, intervened by honking their horn and driving toward the male. The male released his grip and left the area in a dark colored, possibly green, Jeep Cherokee with an unknown registration.

Vermont State Police in Bradford are attempting to identify the person in the photos above. He is described as being approximately 5’10” tall, thin, with a long dirty blonde hair, worn in a pony tail. He has a short beard and mustache. He was wearing a brown sweatshirt with jeans.

The State Police would also like to speak to the individual or individuals who intervened in the incident by honking their horn.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police in Bradford at PH: (802) 222-4680.