By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
A teenage girl was able to escape from a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap her as she checked out at an east Salina grocery store Friday night.
The 17-year-old girl had just finished her shift at Dillons, 1235 E. Cloud Street, and was purchasing an item at the self-checkout when a man approached her, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. The man allegedly displayed a large knife in a sheath on his belt and then pulled the knife out partway.
The man allegedly then grabbed the girl's hand and attempted to get her out of the store, Forrester said. She was able to slip out of his grasp and run from him.
The girl went to another store employee who called police.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. Friday.
The man was described as a white male wearing a blue stocking cap, blue jeans, and white shoes. He was last seen pushing a gray bicycle away from the store.
Forrester said police believe they have identified the man, but have not yet made an arrest.