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An 11-year-old girl was lucky to have Thanksgiving with her family after escaping from a kidnapping attempt. She was forcefully pushed into a pickup truck before she managed to jump out and run home. 

Oregon man attempts to kidnap an 11-year-old girl with pickup truck

An Oregon girl managed to escape a kidnap attempt by escaping the pickup truck that she was forced into just days before Thanksgiving. 

The 11-year-old girl was walking around an apartment complex in the 4600 block of Southeast Roethe Road when she was forced into a truck around 2 am. 

She was walking around when the man grabbed her. The man physically picked her up and put her in a 1998 Ford F-150. 

According to The Mirror, she told police officers that the man drove for a short distance before stopping by homes close by. That’s when she jumped out and ran home. 

Then her mom called 911. Officers were able to locate the red pickup truck and the man who matched the girl’s description. 

After interviews and an investigation, police arrested 47-year-old Felipe Hernandez Martinez for second-degree kidnapping and harassment. 

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He is being held at the Clackamas County Jail with a $250,000 bail. The investigation into the incident is currently ongoing. 

Based on current information, the girl didn’t suffer any injuries. It’s unclear how she managed to escape the pickup truck or how far she had to run to get back home. 

Authorities shared that anyone with more information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office tip line at 503-723-4949. You can also submit information here. The number for this case is #24-024804. 

Officers are also interested in more information about Hernandez Martinez, including other concerning behavior. He could be related to other crimes and victims suspected to be associated with him.

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