Las Vegas Sun

March 29, 2024

Police seek suspect in kidnapping attempt in Pahrump

A man is sought after he allegedly tried to kidnap a woman Friday night in Pahrump.

According to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office:

The woman and two girls were walking east on Calvada Boulevard near Pahrump Valley Boulevard shortly after 10 p.m. when a man in a truck approached them in a plaza parking lot. He tried to force the woman into the truck; she was able to fight him off and escape to a relative’s home.

The man fled, heading north on Pahrump Valley Boulevard. He is described as black, about 6 feet, 1 inch with a muscular build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, red shoes and white socks. His truck was described as a four-door, black, lifted and possibly a Dodge Ram.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 775-751-7000 or Secret Witness at 800-794-9834.

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