NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans police say a woman fought off a would-be kidnapper by kicking him in the groin.
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports the woman was nearly kidnapped Tuesday evening in the Little Woods neighborhood.
A police report says the 41-year-old was getting her mail when she noticed a white van, and afterward was approached by a man who “pulled her shirt over her head and wrapped her face with it.” Police say the man put his arm around her neck and they got into a struggle.
People were interested in these podcasts
Police say the man fell after the woman kicked him, and that she called police after running to her vehicle and driving home.
The incident was reported about 5:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Chimney Wood Lane. Police ask anyone with information to call.
___
Information from: The Times-Picayune, https://www.nola.com
Please read our comment policy before commenting.