13-year-old girl fights off stranger that tried picking her up in New Baltimore

NEW BALTIMORE, Mich. – A 13-year-old fought off a man who grabbed her while she was walking her bike Thursday in New Baltimore.

The attack happened at about 5:30 p.m. on St. Clair Drive, near Bree Street.

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According to police, a man approached the girl from behind and grabbed her around the waist, picking her up.

The girl kicked the man and ran towards Festival Park.

The man is described as white, in his 20s, has green eyes and messy hair. He was wearing a black shirt, and black and grey capri-style pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Baltimore Police Department at 586-725-2181.

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