Man drags 16-year-old across street while trying to steal phone, California cops say

An attacker grappling with a 16-year-old girl over her phone dragged her across a street before she escaped, California police reported.

A man in his late teens grabbed the girl from behind at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, Baldwin Park police said in a news release.

The man tried to take her phone but the girl resisted, police said. He restrained her against a fence and dragged her across the street, according to police.

The girl broke free and ran to safety, police said, and a search continues for the robber.

Detectives ask anyone with information to call 626-960-1955.

Baldwin Park is about 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

This story was originally published December 12, 2023 at 10:34 AM with the headline "Man drags 16-year-old across street while trying to steal phone, California cops say."