A 16-year-old girl in Leavenworth, Kansas, escaped an attempted abduction after a man grabbed her arm and tried to force her into his truck on May 6, 2026. The incident occurred around 4:55 p.m. near Kansas Ave., according to the Leavenworth Police Department. The suspect, described as a white male in his 50s or older with salt-and-pepper hair and a 6-foot-tall, average build, approached the teen while she searched for her dogs. He claimed he would help locate them before allegedly attempting to abduct her. The girl resisted and fled. Police have not located the suspect, and no arrests have been made. The vehicle involved is described as a white or silver four-door truck. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Leavenworth Police Department at 913-682-4411. The investigation remains ongoing.