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Attempted abduction in Jacksonville

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  • Friday, May 17 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:17:33 GMT
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JACKSONVILLE - AL -

Jacksonville police are investigation an attempted abduction of a young woman on Mountain Street near Stadium Apartments.

Jacksonville Police Chief Tommy Thompson says a young woman reported that a man grabbed her by the arm last night as she was walking, but managed to get away unharmed. Police say they do not have a solid description, but the victim believes the man could have been drinking.