Attempted Kidnapping in Freeport

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Nassau County Police are reporting that there was an attempted kidnapping of a 12 year-old boy in Freeport at 5:04 p.m. on Feb.7.

Detectives say the boy was walking north on North Brookside Avenue when a black man in his thirties came up from behind him and placed his hand over the boy's mouth. As the boy struggled to break free a passerby honked its car's horn. The man released the boy and fled south on North Brookside Avenue.

No injuries were reported.

The man is described as African American, in his thirties. He was wearing a green jacket and jeans. Anyone with information regarding this crime may contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.