UCPD Reports Abduction Attempt Near Parnassus Campus

A white male suspect in his mid-50s tried to pull a victim into his car around noon on Oct. 17 on Judah Street, between 5th and 6th avenues, UCSF police report. The victim, a UCSF employee, was walking on Judah Street when he heard a man in a passing vehicle honking his horn. The car stopped and the driver asked, "Don't I know you from somewhere?" while extending his hand as if to greet the victim with a handshake. The victim then extended his hand to shake hands, at which time the suspect attempted to pull him into his vehicle. The victim was able to strike the suspect with his free hand and pull away from the suspect. The suspect and vehicle were last seen headed westbound on Judah Street. The suspect is described as a while male in his mid-50s with ear length, brownish-grayish, wavy hair, a stocky build and wearing street clothing. The vehicle is described as a green Honda, but the license plate number is unknown. Those with any information concerning this case should contact Detective Mikky Toomer at 415/476-6890.