By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
A teenage girl was able to escape from a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap her as she checked out at an east Salina grocery store Friday night.
Just after 9p.m., a 17-year-old girl had just finished her shift at Dillons, 1235 E. Cloud Street in Salina, and was purchasing an item at the self-checkout when a man approached her, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester
The man allegedly displayed a large knife in a sheath on his belt and then pulled the knife out partway. He then allegedly grabbed the girl's hand and attempted to get her out of the store. She was able to slip out of his grasp and run from him.
The victim went to another store employee who called police.
The man was described as a white male wearing a blue stocking cap, blue jeans, and white shoes. He was last seen pushing a gray bicycle away from the store. Police believe they have identified the man, but have not yet made an arrest, according to Forrester.