UGA Police issue warning after attempted abduction

University of Georgia police are issuing a warning after an attempted abduction took place overnight in Downtown Athens.

From the UGA Police Department: 

Timely Warning - Attempted Abduction:
On 07/13/18 at approximately 2:00 a.m. the UGA Police Department received a report of an attempted kidnapping incident. An acquaintance of the victim called police and reported that approximately 30 minutes earlier, the victim was walking back to her vehicle in the area of Thomas Street and Broad Street near the "Triangle parking lot" located at the corner of Broad Street and Oconee Street when an unknown individual grabbed her around the waist from behind. The complainant reported that during the incident the victim observed a dark colored vehicle with an open door occupied by a driver nearby. The victim believed that the unknown individual was possibly attempting to drag her towards the vehicle according to the complainant. The complainant reported that when the victim physically resisted, the perpetrator let her go and ran to the vehicle, which then drove from the scene in an unknown direction. The complainant reported that the victim received several scratches during the incident. No further description of the individuals or vehicle involved in the incident are known at this time.

We urge all people to call the police immediately if they see individuals lingering in the area or acting suspicious in any way.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the University of Georgia Police Department at 911 or 706-542-2200.