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Man sought in attempted Corona kidnapping: NYPD

By Sarina Trangle

CORONA — Police were searching for a man accused of attempting to lure a 7-year-old girl into his black Toyota Camry Monday evening, the NYPD said.

The Police Department said the suspect approached the child near Corona Avenue and National Street at 5:30 p.m. Monday and gestured for her to come into his black Toyota Camry.

When she did not comply, police said the man drove off.

The NYPD released a sketch of the suspect and said he was believed to be driving a 2012 or newer four-door sedan with tinted windows and white New York license plates.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).