(KRON) -- The Berkeley Police Department is investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred early Wednesday morning. Police said two good Samaritans helped the victim.
The crime happened at about 2:05 a.m. on College Avenue near Haste Street.
The suspect is described as an African-American man in his 20s or 30s with a slim build. He is between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10 and was wearing a black long-sleeve shirt with a hood, gray pants and bright white shoes.
Police are also looking to speak to the good Samaritans who helped the victim.
- Asian man named Adam in his 20s wearing a dark T-shirt.
- Asian woman in her 20s wearing a brown leather jacket and skinny blue jeans.
The good Samaritans are asked to call BPD at (510) 981-5735.
"Crimes like this can be very alarming for the community and victims. BPD would like to remind the community of some ways to be safe; travel in well-lit, well-traveled areas, travel with friends or in a group if possible, remain alert and aware of your surroundings while traveling to and from your destinations," and if you see something out of place or a crime occurring, report it to the police department," BPD said.
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