Man Draws Gun, Attempts to Kidnap SDSU Student

An unknown suspect pointed a gun at a female San Diego State University student and tried to kidnap her, campus officials said.

The incident happened at 10:50 p.m. Monday night on the corner of Campanile Drive and Baja Drive near the SDSU campus.

The suspect approached the victim on foot and drew a black handgun, pointing at her and telling her to “get into the car.”

The victim ran away and escaped unharmed. The suspect later fled in an unknown direction.
Later, the victim called police.

The suspect is described as a 40- to 60-year-old male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches. At the time, he was wearing blue jeans, a light blue polo shirt and glasses. He was possibly driving a brown pickup truck.

San Diego Police are investigating. Anyone with information or questions should contact San Diego Police at (619) 531-2000.

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